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An electron in an excited state of Li2+ ion has angular momentum . The de Broglie wavelength of the electron in this state is p a0 (where a0 is the Bohr radius). The value of p is
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- Use Bohr quantization of angular momentum
For a hydrogen-like ion,
Given: So,
Thus the electron is in the state of .
- Relate de Broglie wavelength to orbit circumference
For Bohr orbits, So,
For a hydrogen-like ion, Here for , . Hence,
Therefore,
- Compare with the given form
Given: From calculation, So,
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The required integer is:
This matches the stored correct answer.
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