The radius of the nth Bohr orbit of a hydrogen atom is proportional to

Options

  • A. n
  • B. 1/n
  • C.
  • D. 1/n²
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

C.

Detailed Explanation

For hydrogen, the Bohr radius varies as n², so r_n is proportional to n².