MCQ
The fine structure of hydrogen spectrum can be explained by:
- Athe presence of neutrons in the nucleus.
- Bthe finite size of nucleus.
- Cthe orbital angular momentum of electrons.
- Dthe spin angular momentum of electrons.
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Answer
- the spin angular momentum of electrons.
Explanation:
The fine structure describes the splitting of the spectral lines of atoms due to electron spin angular momentum.
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