MCQ
Which electronic level would allow the hydrogen atom to absorb a photon but not to emit a photon
  • A
    $3s$
  • B
    $2p$
  • C
    $2s$
  • $1s$

Answer

Correct option: D.
$1s$
d
(d) $1s-$ orbital is of lowest energy. Absorption of photon can raise the electron in higher energy state but emission is not possible.

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