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2025 · 3 Apr · Shift 1 · Q5
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Structure of Atom question

2025 · 3 Apr · Shift 1 · Q5

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Which of the following postulate of Bohr's model of hydrogen atom is not in agreement with quantum mechanical model of an atom?
  1. A
    The electron in a H atom's stationary state moves in a circle around the nucleus.
  2. B
    An atom can take only certain distinct energies E1,E2,E3\mathrm{E}_1, \mathrm{E}_2, \mathrm{E}_3E1​,E2​,E3​, etc. These allowed states of constant energy are called the stationary states of atom.
  3. C
    An atom in a stationary state does not emit electromagnetic radiation as long as it stays in the same state.
  4. D
    When an electron makes a transition from a higher energy stationary state to a lower energy stationary state, then it emits a photon of light.
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Correct answer: A

  1. Interpret the question

We need to identify which Bohr postulate is not consistent with the modern quantum mechanical model.

  1. Recall the key difference between Bohr model and quantum mechanics
  • In Bohr's model, the electron is assumed to move in a fixed circular orbit around the nucleus.
  • In quantum mechanics, an electron is not described as moving in a definite circular path. Instead, it is described by a wavefunction and is found in an orbital (a probability distribution).

So any statement involving a definite circular trajectory is not in agreement with quantum mechanics.

  1. Check each option

Option A

"The electron in a H atom's stationary state moves in a circle around the nucleus."

This is a Bohr-specific classical picture. In quantum mechanics, electrons do not move in definite circular orbits.

So, Option A is not in agreement with quantum mechanical model.

Option B

"An atom can take only certain distinct energies E1,E2,E3E_1, E_2, E_3E1​,E2​,E3​, etc. These allowed states of constant energy are called the stationary states of atom."

Quantum mechanics also predicts quantized energy levels for bound electrons.

So, Option B is in agreement.

Option C

"An atom in a stationary state does not emit electromagnetic radiation as long as it stays in the same state."

In quantum mechanics, a stationary state has a definite energy and does not radiate simply by remaining in that state.

So, Option C is in agreement.

Option D

"When an electron makes a transition from a higher energy stationary state to a lower energy stationary state, then it emits a photon of light."

Quantum mechanics also supports emission/absorption of photons during transitions between energy levels.

So, Option D is in agreement.

  1. Final conclusion

The Bohr postulate that is not consistent with the quantum mechanical model is:

A\boxed{\text{A}}A​

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