Atomic Structure Test (JEE Main Pattern)

SECTION–A : (Maximum Marks : 80)

  This section contains TWENTY questions.
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1. In 𝟏𝟒
𝟕 𝐍 if mass attributed to electrons were doubled & the mass attributed to protons were
halved, the atomic mass would become approximately :
(1) Halved
(2) Doubled
(3) Reduced by 25%
(4) Remains same

2. The value of planck's constant is 6.63 × 𝟏𝟎–𝟑𝟒 Js. The velocity of light is 3.0 × 𝟏𝟎𝟖 𝐦𝐬–𝟏 . Which value
is closest to the wavelength (in metre) of a quantum of light with frequency of 8 × 𝟏𝟎𝟏𝟓 𝐬 –𝟏 ?
(1) 3 × 107
(2) 2 × 10–25
(3) 5 × 10–18
(4) 3.75 × 10−8

3. The velocity of electron in third excited state of 𝐁𝐞𝟑+ ion will be:
3
(1) (2.188 × 108 )ms –1
4
3
(2) 4 (2.188 × 106 )ms –1
(3) (2.188 × 106 )Kms –1
(4) (2.188 × 103 )Kms –1

4. The energy of H–atom in 𝐧𝐭𝐡 orbit is 𝐄𝐧 , then energy in 𝐧𝐭𝐡 orbit of singly ionised helium ion will be:
(1) 4En
(2) En /4
(3) 2En
(4) En /2

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5. Which of the following is a correct graph :

(1) K.E.

→n

(2) K.E.

→n

(3) K.E.


1 →n

K.E.
(4) 
→ Z2

6. Which one of the following electronic transition between energy levels produces the line of
shortest wavelength in hydrogen spectrum ?
(1) n2 → n1
(2) n3 → n1
(3) n4 → n1
(4) n4 → n3

7. The first emission line in the H-atom spectrum in the Balmer series will have wave number :
5R
(1) 36 cm–1
3R
(2) cm–1
4
7R
(3) 144 cm–1
9R
(4) 400 cm–1

8. Choose the correct option for the quantum numbers of the last electron of 𝐊 + .
1
(1) 4, 0, 0, +2
1
(2) 3, 1, –1, –2
1
(3) 4, 1, 0, –2
1
(4) 3, 0, 1, 2

9. Total number of possible shells in uranium atom (atomic no. z = 92)

(1) 7
(2) 1
(3) 6
(4) None of these

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10. An 𝛂-particle is accelerated through a potential difference of V volts from rest. The de-Broglie's
wavelength associated with it is :
150
(1) √ Å
V
0.286
(2) Å
√V
0.101
(3) Å
√V
0.983
(4) Å
√V

11. The orbital with zero angular momentum is :

(1) s
(2) p
(3) d
(4) f

12. Which of the following sets of quantum numbers represent an impossible arrangement :
1
(1) n = 3, l = 2, m = –2, ms =
2
1
(2) n = 4, l = 0, m = 0, ms = 2
1
(3) n = 3, l = 2, m = –3, ms = 2
1
(4) n = 5, l = 3, m = 0, ms = 2

13. For which orbital angular probability distribution is maximum at an angle of 45° to the axial
direction ?
(1) dx2 −y2
(2) dz2
(3) dxy
(4) px

14. The decreasing order of energy of the 3d, 4s, 3p, 3s orbitals is :
(1) 3d > 3s > 4s > 3p
(2) 3s > 4s > 3p > 3d
(3) 3d > 4s > 3p > 3s
(4) 4s > 3d > 3s > 3p

15. The fraction of volume occupied by the nucleus with respect to the total volume of an atom is :
(1) 10–15
(2) 10–5
(3) 10–30
(4) 10–10

16. Bohr's theory is not applicable to :

(1) He+
(2) Li2+
(3) He+2
(4) the H-atom

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17. Total no. of lines in Lyman series of H spectrum will be - (where n = no. of orbits)
(1) n
(2) n – 1
(3) n – 2
(4) n (n + 1)

18. In a certain electronic transition in the hydrogen atoms from an initial state (A) to a final state
(B), the difference in the orbit radius (𝐫𝟏 – 𝐫𝟐 ) is 24 times the first Bohr radius. Identify the
transition :
(1) 5 → 1
(2) 25 → 1
(3) 8 → 3
(4) 7 → 5

19. Photon of which light has maximum energy :

(1) Red
(2) Blue
(3) Violet
(4) Green

20. The total spin resulting from a 𝐝𝟕 configuration is :

(1) 1
(2) 2
(3) 5/2
(4) 3/2

SECTION-B : (Maximum Marks: 20)

 This section contains TEN Questions. Attempt any five Questions. First five Questions Attempt will be
considered for marking.
 The answer to each question is a NUMERICAL VALUE.
 For each question, enter the correct numerical value (If the numerical value has more than two decimal
places, truncate/round-off the value to TWO decimal places; e.g. 6.25, 7.00, –0.33, –.30, 30.27, –127.30, if
answer is 11.36777.... then both 11.36 and 11.37 will be correct).
 Answer to each question will be evaluated according to the following marking scheme:
Full Marks: +4, if ONLY the correct numerical value is entered as answer.
Zero Marks: 0 in all other cases.

𝟏
1. Minimum number of electrons having 𝐦𝐬 = (− 𝟐) in Cr is “_____”.

2. Find the sum of minimum and maximum possible value of x in 𝐅𝐞+𝐱 ion, if magnetic moment of
𝐅𝐞+𝐱 = 4.89 B.M.

3. A metal was irradiated by light of frequency 𝟑. 𝟐 × 𝟏𝟎𝟏𝟓 𝐬 –𝟏 . The photoelectron produced had its
KE, 2 times the KE of the photoelectron which was produced when the same metal was irradiated
with a light of frequency 𝟐. 𝟎 × 𝟏𝟎𝟏𝟓 𝐬 –𝟏 . What is work function (kJ/mol) ?

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4. Calculate the number of exchange pairs of electrons present in configuration of Cu according to

Aufbau principle considering 3d orbitals.

5. A potential difference of 20 kV is applied across an X-ray tube. Find the minimum wavelength
(in Å) of X-ray generated.

6. The K.E. of an electron emitted from tungsten surface is 3.06 eV. What voltage would be required
to bring the electron to rest?
7. How long (sec.) would it take a radio wave of frequency 𝟔 × 𝟏𝟎𝟑 𝐬𝐞𝐜 –𝟏 to travel from mars to the
earth, a distance of 𝟖 × 𝟏𝟎𝟓 km ?

8. Wavelength of the Balmer 𝐇𝛂 line (first line) is 6565 Å. Calculate the wavelength (in Å) of 𝐇𝛃
(second line).

9. If 𝐲 × 𝟏𝟎–𝟒 V potential difference must an electron pass to have a wavelength of 500 Å. Then find
value of y.

10. Suppose 𝟏𝟎–𝟏𝟕 J of light energy is needed by the interior of the human eye to see an object. How
many photons of green light (𝛌 = 𝟓𝟓𝟎 𝐧𝐦) are needed to generate this minimum amount of
energy?

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Answer Key

Q. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
A. 3 4 4 1 3 3 1 2 4 3
Section-A
Q. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
A. 1 3 3 3 1 3 2 1 3 4
Q. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Section-B
A. 9 6 319.20 16 0.62 3.06 2.66 4862.96 6.03 28

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SOLUTIONS
SECTION–A
1. Ans. C
14
7 N n = 7, p = 7, e = 7
Mass of proton = Half of its original value
7
= 2 = 3.5
New atomic mass = 7 + 3.5 ⇒ 10.5
Charge in atomic mass = 14 – 10.5 = 3.5
3.5
⇒ × 100 ⇒ 25%
14
Atomic mass reduced by 25%.

2. Ans. D
h = 6.63 × 10–34 Js.
c = 3 × 108 m/sec
ν = 8 × 1015 sec –1
hc
⇒ = hν
λ
c
⇒ =ν
λ
3×108
⇒ = 8 × 1015
λ
3×108
⇒ λ = (8×1015) m
⇒ λ = 37.5 × 10–9
λ = 37.5 nm
⇒ λ = 3.75 × 10–8 m

3. Ans. D
3rd excited state i.e. n = 4
Z
Velocity of an electron = 2.18 × 106 × n
4
= 2.18 × 106 × 4
= 2.188 × 106 m/s
= 2.188 × 103 km/s

4. Ans. A
Z2
En = −13.6 × n2
1
for H-atom in nth orbit ⇒ (En ) = −13.6 × n2
(2)2
for He+ in nth orbit ⇒ (En )1 = −13.6 × n2
4
(En )1 = −13.6 × 2
n
1
(En )1 = 4 × (−13.6 × 2 )
n
(En )1 = 4 (En )

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5. Ans. C
Z2
En = −13.6 × n2
En =– KEn
Z2
KEn = −13.6 × n2 (KEn = y, n2 = x 2 )
c
y⏟= x2
Hyperbolic graph

6. Ans. C
For shortest wavelength.
1 1 1
(n2 → n1 ) = R × Z 2 (1 − 4)
λ
1 3
⇒ λ = 1 × 4R
4
⇒ λ = 3R
1 1 1
n3 → n1 = 1 × R (1 − 9 )
λ
9
λ = 8R
1 1 1
n4 → n1 ⇒ λ = R × 1 (1 − 16)
16
λ = 15R
1 1 1
n4 → n3 = R × 1 (9 − 16)
λ
1 7R
= 144
λ
144
λ= 7R

7. Ans. A
transition will be 3 → 2
1 1 1
= R × Z 2 (4 − 9)
λ
1 5×R×1
⏟ =
λ 36
Wave
number

8. Ans. B
Last electron of K+
Electronic configuration of K+
⇒ 1s 2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6
Last electron is in 3p subshell
For 3p subshell
n = 3, ℓ = 1,
m can be –1, 0, +1
+1 −1
ms can be or
2 2

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9. Ans. D
In any atom, values of principal quantum no. = (1 to ∞)
So, possible shells will be ∞

10. Ans. C
1
K.E. is 2 mv 2 = q × V
2qV
α=√ m
h h
de Broglie wavelength = mv ⇒
√2qVm
(mα = 4mp , charge of α-particle = 2 × charge on electron)
6.626×10−34
⇒ √2×2×1.6×10−19
×V×4×1.67×10−27
0.101
λ⇒ Å
√V

11. Ans. A
h
Angular momentum = (√ℓ(ℓ + 1))
2π
for s-orbital ℓ = 0
Angular momentum will be zero for s-orbital.

12. Ans. C
Values of ℓ
0 ≤ ℓ ≤ (n – 1)
Values of m
– ℓ to + ℓ
1
(C) n = 3, ℓ = 2, m = –3, ms = 2
for ℓ = 2, m should be from –2 to +2

13. Ans. C
The lobes of dxy orbital are at an angle of 45° with x and y axis.
so along the lobes, angular probability distribution is maximum.

14. Ans. C
3d 4s 3p 3s
(n + ℓ) value : (3 + 2) (4 + 0) (3 + 1) (3 + 0)

5 4 4 5
for same value of (n + l), higher n value will have higher energy.
energy order 3d > 4s > 3p > 3s

15. Ans. A
Volume of nucleus
Volume fraction = Total volume of atom
4
π(10−13 )3
= 34 ⇒ 10–15
π(10−8 )3
3

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16. Ans. C
Bohr's theory is applicable for single electron species.
He+2 has zero electrons.

17. Ans. B
The spectrum of hydrogen has many spectral lines. These lines are formed due to electronic
transitions. All the wavelengths in the Lyman series are in the ultraviolet band. If n is the lowest
energy level then n = 1 for Lyman series. The number of lines in orbit for Lyman series is n – 1.

18. Ans. A
Initial state (A) → final state (B)
0.529
r1 – r2 ⇒ (n12 − n22 ) ....(1)
z
0.529
(r1 – r2 ) = 24 ( × 1)
z
Put the value of r1 – r2 in equation (1)
0.529×24 0.529
= (n12 − n22 )
z z
⇒ 24 = 2
n22 )
(n1 − ...(2)
⇒ n1 → n2
5 → 1, will satisfy the above equation (2)

19. Ans. C
Photon of violet light has maximum energy, maximum frequency and minimum wavelength. On
the other hand, photon of red light has minimum energy, minimum frequency and maximum
wavelength.

20. Ans. D
d7 configuration.

1 1 1
total spin = 2 + 2 + 2
3
=2

SECTION–B
1. Ans. 9
1
Here we need only ms = (− 2), electrons
Cr24 = 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s1 3d5

1
ms = (− ) electron = 1 1 3 1 3 0 0
2

1
Then total electrons with (− 2)spin = 9

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2. Ans. 6
# Fe26 = 1s 2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d6 4s 2
= [Ar]18 3d6 4s2
Magnetic moment = 4.89 B.M.
√n(n + 2) = 4.89 ⇒ n = 4
n = unpaired electrons
⇒ Fe+1 = [Ar]18 3d6 4s1 [5 unpaired e– ]
Fe+2 = [Ar]18 3d6 4s0 [4 unpaired e– ] (minimum)
+3
Fe = [Ar]18 3d 4s5 0
[5 unpaired e– ]
Fe+4 = [Ar]18 3d4 4s0 [4 unpaired e– ] (maximum)
maximum value of 'x' = 4
minimum value of 'x' = 2
sum = 6
3. Ans. 319.20
ν1 = 3.2 × 1015 s–1 ⇒ KE1
ν2 = 2.0 × 1015 s–1 ⇒ KE2
KE = hν − ϕ
KE1 = 2KE2
⇒ hν1 − ϕ = 2(hν2 − ϕ)
⇒ ϕ = h(2ν2 − ν1 )
⇒ ϕ = 6.626 × 10–34 (2 × 2 × 1015 − 3.2 × 1015 )
ϕ = 6.626 × 10–34 (0.8 × 1015 )
ϕ = 5.3 × 10–19 = 5.3 × 10–22 kJ
This is the work function for one atom.
The work function for one mole of atom is
= 6.023 × 1023 × 5.3 × 10–22 kJ/mole
= 319. 20 kJ/mole
4. Ans. 16
According to Aufbau principle electronic configuration of Cu is [Ar]4s 2 3d9

n(n−1) 5×4
no. of exchange pairs (for spin up) = ⇒ ⇒ 10
2 2
n(n−1) 4×3
no. of exchange pairs (for spin down) = ⇒ ⇒6
2 2
Total no. of exchange pairs = 10 + 6 = 16
5. Ans. 0.62
hc
E = eV0 = λ
Given, V0 = 2 × 104 V
6.626×10−34 ×3×108
1.6 × 10–19 × 2 × 104 = λ
6.626×10−34 ×3×108 –11
λ= = 6.21 × 10 m
3.2×10−15
= 0.621 Å

6. Ans. 3.06
The kinetic energy of the electron = 3.06 eV
The voltage required (V) to bring the electron to rest
3.06 eV = eV0  V0 = 3.06 V.

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7. Ans. 2.66
Radio waves travel at the speed of light
⇒ Distance = speed × time
m
⇒ 8 × 105 × 103 m = 3 × 108 s × time
8
⇒ s = time
3
time = 2.66 sec.

8. Ans. 4862.96
Balmer series starts from n = 2
3 → 2 ⇒ Hα line
4 → 2 ⇒ Hβ line
5 → 2 ⇒ Hγ line
1 1 1
= RZ 2 (n2 − n2 )
λ 1 2
for Hα line (3 → 2)
1 1 1
⇒ λ = RZ 2 (4 − 9)
α
1 5
⇒ = RZ 2 (36) ...(1)
λα
for Hβ line (4 → 2)
1 1 1
⇒ = RZ 2 (4 − 16)
λβ
1 12
⇒ = RZ 2 (64) ...(2)
λβ
⇒ dividing equation (1) by equation (2), we get
λβ 5×64
= 36×12
λα
20
λβ = 27 × 6565Å
λβ = 4862.96 Å

9. Ans. 6.03
h
λ=
√2meV
h2
V= 2
2meλ
(6.62×10−34 )2
= 2×9.1×10−31 ×1.6×1019 ×(500×10−10 )2
⇒ 6.03 × 10–4 = (y × 10–4 )
y = 6.03

10. Ans. 28
nhc
Energy of n-photons ⇒ λ
nhc
⇒ = 10−17
λ
n×6.626×10−34 ×3×108
⇒ = 10−17
550×10−9
10−17 ×550×10−9
⇒ n = 6.626×3×10−34 ×108
n ≃ 28

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1. Which of the following sets of quantum number is correct for an electron in 4f orbital?
1
(1) n = 3, l = 2, m = – 2, s = + 2
1
(2) n = 4, l = 4, m = – 4, s = –2
1
(3) n = 4, l = 3, m = + 1, s = + 2
1
(4) n = 4, l = 3, m = + 4, s = + 2
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2. Which one of the following sets of ions represents the collection of isoelectronic species?
(1) Na+ , Mg 2+ , Al3+ , Cl–
(2) Na+ , Ca2+ , Sc 3+ , F –
(3) K + , Cl– , Mg 2+ , Sc 3+
(4) K + , Ca2+ , Sc 3+ , Cl–
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3. In a multi-electron atom, which of the following orbitals described by the three quantum
numbers will have the same energy in the absence of magnetic and electric fields ?
(a) n = 1, l = 0, m = 0 (b) n = 2, l = 0, m = 0
(c) n = 2, l = 1, m = 1 (d) n = 3, l = 2, m = 1
(e) n = 3, l = 2, m = 0
(1) (d) and (e)
(2) (c) and (d)
(3) (b) and (c)
(4) (a) and (b)
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4. Among the following sets which one does not contain isoelectronic species ?
(1) BO3− 2−
3 , CO3 , NO3
−

(2) SO2− 2−
3 , CO3 , NO3
−

(3) CN− , N2 , C22−

(4) PO3− 2−
4 , SO4 , ClO4
−

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5. According to Bohr's theory, the angular momentum of an electron in 5th orbit is

(1) 1.0 h/
(2) 10 h/
(3) 2.5 h/
(4) 25 h/
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6. Uncertainty in the position of an electron (mass = 9.1 × 10–31 Kg) moving with a velocity
300 ms–1 , accurate upto 0.001%, will be (h = 6.63 × 10–34 Js)
(1) 5.76 × 10–2 m
(2) 1.92 × 10–2 m
(3) 3.84 × 10–2 m
(4) 19.2 × 10–2 m
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7. Which of the following sets of quantum numbers represent the highest energy of an atom?
1
(1) n = 3, l = 1, m =1, s = +
2
1
(2) n = 3, l = 2, m =1, s = + 2
1
(3) n = 4, l = 0, m =0, s = + 2
1
(4) n = 3, l = 0, m =0, s = + 2
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8. The ionization enthalpy of hydrogen atom is 1.312 × 106 J mol–1. The energy required to excite
the electron in the atom from n = 1 to n = 2 is
(1) 8.51 × 105 J mol–1
(2) 6.56 × 105 J mol–1
(3) 7.56 × 105 J mol–1
(4) 9.84 × 105 J mol–1
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9. In an atom, an electron is moving with a speed of 600 m/s with an accuracy of 0.005%. Certainty
with which the position of the electron can be located is (h = 6.6 × 10–34 kg m2 s–1 , mass of
electron, me = 9.1 × 10–31 kg) :
(1) 1.92 × 10–3 m
(2) 3.84 × 10–3 m
(3) 1.52 × 10–4 m
(4) 5.10 × 10–3 m
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10. Calculate the wavelength (in nanometer) associated with a proton moving at 1.0 × 103 ms –1
(Mass of proton = 1.67 × 10–27 kg and h = 6.63 × 10–34 Js) :
(1) 2.5 nm
(2) 14.0 nm
(3) 0.032 nm
(4) 0.40 nm
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11. Ionisation energy of He+ is 19.6 × 10–18 J atom–1. The energy of the first stationary state (n = 1)
of Li2+ is :
(1) 8.82 × 10–17 J atom–1
(2) 4.41 × 10–16 J atom–1
(3) – 4.41 × 10–17 J atom–1
(4) – 2.2 × 10–15 J atom–1
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12. The limiting line in Balmer series of 'H' spectrum will have a frequency of :
(Rydberg constant, R H = 3.29 × 1015 cycles/s)
(1) 3.65 × 1014 s –1
(2) 8.22 × 1014 s –1
(3) 3.29 × 1015 s –1
(4) 5.26 × 1013 s –1
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13. If the kinetic energy of an electron is increased four times, the wavelength of the de-Broglie wave
associated with it would become :
(1) Two times
(2) Half
(3) One fourth
(4) Four times
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14. If the radius of first orbit of H atom is a0 , the de-Broglie wavelength of an electron in the third
orbit is :
(1) 6 π a0
(2) 8 π a0
(3) 2 π a0
(4) 4 π a0
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Z2
15. Energy of an electron is given by E = – 2.178 × 10–18 J (n2 ). Wavelength of light required to
excite an electron in an hydrogen atom from level n = 1 to n = 2 will be :
(h = 6.62 × 10–34 Js and c = 3.0 × 108 ms –1 )
(1) 1.214 × 10–7 m
(2) 2.816 × 10–7 m
(3) 6.500 × 10–7 m
(4) 8.500 × 10–7 m
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16. The correct set of four quantum numbers for the valence electrons of rubidium atom (Z = 37) is:
1
(1) 5,1,1, + 2
1
(2) 5,0,1, + 2
1
(3) 5,0,0, + 2
1
(4) 5,1,0, + 2
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17. The radius of the second Bohr orbit for hydrogen atom is :
(Planck's constant h = 6.6262 × 10–34 Js; mass of electron = 9.1091 × 10–31 kg; charge of electron
= 1.60210 × 10–19 C ; permittivity of vaccum ε0 = 8.854185 × 10–12 kg –1 m–3 A2 )
(1) 1.65Å
(2) 4.76Å
(3) 0.529Å
(4) 2.12Å
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18. For emission line of atomic hydrogen from ni = 8 to nf = n the plot of wave number (v) against
1
(n2 ) will be (The Rydberg constant, R H is in wave number unit).
(1) Linear with slope - R H
(2) Linear with intercept - R H
(3) Non linear
(4) Linear with slope R H
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19. The 71st electron of an element X with an atomic number of 71 enters into the orbital :
(1) 4f
(2) 6p
(3) 6s
(4) 5d
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20. Heat treatment of muscular pain involves radiation of wavelength of about 900 nm. Which
spectral line of H-atom is suitable for this purpose ?
[R H = 1 × 105 cm–1 , h = 6.6 × 10–34 Js, c = 3 × 108 ms –1 ]
(1) Paschen, 5 → 3
(2) Paschen, ∞ → 3
(3) Lyman, ∞ → 1
(4) Balmer, ∞ → 2
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21. The quantum number of four electrons are given below :

I. n = 4, l = 2, ml = –2, ms = – 12 II. n = 3, l = 2, ml = 1, ms = + 12
III. n = 4, l = 1, ml = 0, ms = + 2 IV. n = 3, l = 1, ml = 1, ms = – 2
1 1

The correct order of their increasing energies will be :

(1) IV < III < II < I
(2) IV < II < III < I
(3) I < II < III < IV
(4) I < III < II < IV
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22. The ratio of the shortest wavelength of two spectral series of hydrogen spectrum is found to be
about 9. The spectral series are:
(1) Paschen and Pfund
(2) Lyman and Paschen
(3) Brackett and Pfund
(4) Balmer and Brackett
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23. Amongst the following statements, that which was not proposed by Dalton was :
(1) all the atoms of a given element have identical properties including identical mass. Atoms of
different elements differ in mass.
(2) chemical reactions involve reorganisation of atoms. These are neither created nor destroyed
in a chemical reaction.
(3) when gases combine or reproduced in a chemical reaction they do so in a simple ratio by
volume provided all gases are at the same T & P.
(4) matter consists of indivisible atoms.
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1
24. The number of orbitals associated with quantum numbers n = 5, s = + 2 is :
(1) 11
(2) 25
(3) 15
(4) 50
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1 1
25. For the Balmer series in the spectrum of H atom, ν̄ = R H {n2 − n2 }, the correct statements among
1 2
(I) and (IV) are :
(I) As wavelength decreases, the lines in the series converge
(II) The integer n1 is equal to 2
(III) The lines of longest wavelength corresponds to n2 = 3
(IV) The ionization energy of hydrogen can be calculated from wave number of these lines
(1) (II), (III), (IV)
(2) (I), (II), (III)
(3) (I), (III), (IV)
(4) (I), (II), (IV)
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26. The radius of the second Bohr orbit, in terms of the Bohr radius, a0 , in Li2+ is :
4a0
(1) 9
2a0
(2) 9
2a0
(3) 3
4a0
(4) 3
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27. Hydrogen has three isotopes (A), (B) and (C). If the number of neutron(s) in (A), (B) and (C)
respectively, are (x), (y) and (z), the sum of (x), (y) and (z) is :
(1) 4
(2) 3
(3) 2
(4) 1
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28. The de Broglie wavelength of an electron in the 4th Bohr orbit is :

(1) 8πa0
(2) 2πa0
(3) 4πa0
(4) 6πa0
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29. Given ; (a) n=5, ml = +1 (b) n = 2, l = 1, ml = – l, ms = – l/2

The maximum number of electron(s) in an atom that can have the quantum numbers as given in
(a) and (b) are respectively :
(1) 8 and 1
(2) 25 and 1
(3) 2 and 4
(4) 4 and 1
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30. If the principal quantum number n = 6, the correct sequence of filling of electrons will be:
(1) ns → (n– 1)d → (n– 2)ƒ → np
(2) ns → np → (n– 1)d → (n– 2)ƒ
(3) ns → (n– 2)ƒ → (n– 1)d → np
(4) ns → (n– 2)ƒ → np → (n– 1)d
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31. The total number of orbitals associated with the principal quantum number 5 is :
(1) 25
(2) 5
(3) 20
(4) 10
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32. The electrons identified by quantum numbers n and ℓ :

(a) n = 4, ℓ = 1 (b) n = 4, ℓ = 0 (c) n = 3, ℓ = 2 (d) n = 3, ℓ = 1
Can be placed in order of increasing energy as
(1) (a) < (c) < (b) < (d)
(2) (c) < (d) < (b) < (a)
(3) (d) < (b) < (c) < (a)
(4) (b) < (d) < (a) < (c)
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Answer Key
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Answer 3 4 1 2 3 2 2 4 1 4 3 2 2 1 1
Question 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Answer 3 4 4 4 2 2 2 3 2 2 4 2 1 1 3
Question 31 32
Answer 1 3

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SOLUTIONS
1. Ans. 1
for 4f orbital

n = 4 for f-subshell, ℓ = 3
for ℓ = 3, m can be from –3 to +3 (– ℓ to + ℓ)
1 1
s can be + 2 or − 2
1
(C) n = 4, ℓ = 3, m = +1, s = + 2

2. Ans. 4
isoelectronic species ⇒ species having same no. of total electrons.
no. of e– in K + = 18 e–
Ca2+ = 18 e–
Sc +3 = 18 e–
Cl– = 18 e–

3. Ans. 1
Orbitals having same value of (n + ℓ) will have same energy.
in option (d) → n + ℓ = 5
in option (e) → n + ℓ = 5

4. Ans. 2
Isoelectronic species ⇒ species having same no. of total electrons.
3 ⇒ Total e of S + 3(total e of O) + 2
SO2− – –

⇒ 16 + 3(8) + 2
SO3 ⇒ 42 e–
2−

3 ⇒ 6 + 3(8) + 2
CO2−
⇒ 30 e–
NO–3 ⇒ 7 + (3 × 8) + 1
⇒ 32 e–
3 , CO3 , NO3 do not have same total number of electrons.
SO2− 2− –

5. Ans. 3
nh
According to Bohr's theory angular momentum = 2π
5h
for n = 5, Angular moment = 2π
⇒ 2.5 h/π

6. Ans. 2
0.001
Δu = 300 × = 3 × 10–3 ms–1
100
h
Δx = 4πmΔu
6.63×10−34 Js
=
4×3.14×9.1×10−31 kg×3×10−3 ms−1
Δx = 1.92 × 10 –2
m

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7. Ans. 2
Orbitals having higher value of (n + ℓ) will have higher energy.
In option (B), n + ℓ = 5, which in maximum among all options.

8. Ans. 4
I.E. = Energy of e– in 1st orbit = 1.312 × 106 J/mol
Energy of electron in first orbit = E1 = –1312 kJ/mol
1312
Energy of electron in second orbit = E2 = = –328 kJ/mol
22
Hence, energy required to excite a hydrogen electron from
n = 1 to n = 2  E2 – E1 = –328 – (–1312) = 984 kJ/mol
= 9.84 × 105 J/mole

9. Ans. 1
Heisenberg's uncertainty principle
h
ΔxΔp ≥ 4π
h
Δx × mΔv ≥ 4π
h
Δx ≥ ....(1)
4π
Uncertainty in the Position of electron (Δx)
0.005
Here, Δv = 0.005% of 600m/s = × 600 = 0.03 m/s
100
Put all values in (1)
6.6×10−34 Js
Δx ≥ 4×3.14×9.1×10−31 kg×0.03m/s
Δx ≥ 1.9248 × 10–3 m

10. Ans. 4
Using De-Broglie equation
6.63×10−34
λ = 1.67×10−27 ×1×103 = 0.40 × 10–9 m = 0.40 nm

11. Ans. 3
IELi2+ ZLi2+ 2 9
=( ) =
IEHE+ ZHe+ 4
9
∴ IELi2+ = 4 × IEHe+
9
= × 19.6 × 10–18
4
= 4.41 × 10–17 J/atom
Energy of the first stationary state = – I.E. = – 4.41 × 1017 J/atom–1

12. Ans. 2
Limiting line of Balmer series (∞ → 2)
1 1
v = 3.29 × 1015 (n2 − n2 )s–1
1 2
1
= 3.29 × 10 15
× 4 = 8.22 × 1014 s –1

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13. Ans. 2
h
λ=
√2K.E.m
K.E. → 4 K.E.
h
λ1 =
√2(4K.E.)m
λ2
λ1 = ( 2 )

14. Ans. 1
h
λ = mv
nh h 2πr
mvr = ⇒ =
2π mv n
2πr
λ= n
n2
r = a0 × 1
∴ 𝜆 = 2πa0 × n
For 3rd orbit n = 3
∴ 𝜆 = 6πa0

15. Ans. 1
hc 1
E1 = = 2.178 × 10–18 × 22 [12 ]
λ
hc 1
E2 = = 2.178 × 10–18 × 22 [ 2 ]
λ 2
So, E = E2 – E1
hc 1 1
E= = 2.178 × 10–18 × 22 [12 − 22 ]
λ
⇒ λ = 1.214 × 10–7 m

16. Ans. 3
Electronic configuration of Rb = [Ar]4s2 3d10 4p6 5s1
valence electron in 5s subshell
1 1
for 5s, n = 5, l = 0, m = 0, s = + 2 or − 2

17. Ans. 4
n2
r = 0.529 × Å
z
(2)2
⇒ 0.529 × 1
⇒ 2.12 Å

18. Ans. 4
For emission line. (ni = 8 → nf = n)
1 1
ν = R H Z 2 (n2 − 64) {z = 1, for H}
RH RH
ν= −
n2 64
y = mx + c
1
graph of ν us n2 will be linear with slope RH and intercept

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19. Ans. 4
Electronic Configuration of element X with atomic number 71 is [Xe]4f 14 6s2 5d1 .
The last electron will enter in 5d orbital.

20. Ans. 2
1 1 1
= RZ 2 (n 2 − n 2 )
λ 1 f
Here if n1 = 3 and nf = ∞
1 12 1 10−7
= 10−7 × 12 ( 3 − ∞2 ) = = 900 nm
λ 9
1 1 1
= RZ 2 (n2 − n2 )
λ 1 2
n1 = 3, n2 = ∞
1 1 1 cm−1
5 2
= 10 × 1 (32 − ∞2 )
λ
9
λ = 105 cm
9
⇒ 105 ×102 m
λ ⇒ 900 nm

21. Ans. 2
As the value of (n + ℓ) increases energy increases. In case of same value of (n + ℓ) energy
increases with increase in value of 'n'.
(n + ℓ)
(I) n = 4, ℓ=2 6
(II) n = 3, ℓ=2 5
(III) n = 4, ℓ=1 5
(IV) n = 3, ℓ=1 4
So, increasing order of energy.
(iv) < (ii) < (iii) < (I)

22. Ans. 2
1 1 1
=RH ( 2 − 2 )Z2
λ2 n1 n2
1 1 1
=RH ( 2 − 2 )Z2
λ1 m1 m2

As for shortest wavelengths both n2 and m2 are 

λ 9 m21
∴ λ1 = 1 =
2 n21
m1 = 3
n1 = 1

23. Ans. 3
The theory given by the Dalton was for the atoms and its properties, it does not depend on volume.
C option is wrong.

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24. Ans. 2
no. of orbitals in a given shell (n) = n2
So, in 5th shell no. of orbitals = (5)2
= 25
25. Ans. 2
1 1
ν = R H [n2 − n2 ]
1 2

(I) As the wavelength decreases the energy increases and formed a converging series.
(II) For Balmer series n1 = 2
(III) At longest wavelength, the higher state energy will be minimum therefore excited state will be
n2 = 3.
z2
(IV) E = 13.6 n2 for H atom z = 1
So, we cannot find ionization energy directly by only wave number, we also required transition
state(n) value.
According to the above observation.
Only (I), (II) and (III) correct.

26. Ans. 4
a0 = 0.529 Å
n2
r = a0 × (n = 2, z = 3)
z
4
⇒ a0 × 3
4a0
⇒ 3

27. Ans. 2
Isotopes of Hydrogen
1 2 3
1 H, H, 1
H 1
↓ ↓ ↓
x=0 x=1 x=2
x+y+z=0+1+2⇒3

28. Ans. 1
According to Bohr's postulates, radii of the nth and 1st orbit are related to
rn = n2 r1 ...(1)
2πrn = nλn
2π(n2 r1 ) = nλn → from equation (1)
⇒ 2πr1 n = λn
For n = 4
2πr1 × 4 = λ4 r1 = a0
8πa0 = λ4

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29. Ans. 1
(a) n = 5 mℓ = +1
n=5 ℓ=0 mℓ 
1 0
2 –1, 0, +1
3 –2, –1, 0, +1, +2
4 –3, –2, –1, 0, +1, +2, +3
5 –4, –3, –2, –1, 0, +1, +2, +3, +4
4 value of m
⇒ Each value of 'm' represents one orbital and each orbital contains 2 electrons then
⇒ Electrons in 4 orbitals = 4 × 2 = 8e–
1
(b) n = 2, ℓ = 1, mℓ = –1, ms = − 2
Means it is the set of quantum no. of only one electron = 1e–
⇒ Hence according question, the maximum no. of e⊖ can have in the given (a) and (b) set of
quantum no. are 8 and 1 only.

30. Ans. 3
According to (n + ℓ) rule, electrons are filled according to increasing value of (n + ℓ). In case of
same value of (n + ℓ), electrons are filled according to increasing value of 'n'
For n = 6 n=ℓ
ns ⇒ 6s 6+0=6
(n – 1)d ⇒ 5+2=7
(n – 2)f ⇒ 4+3=7
np ⇒ 6+1=7
So order of electron filling :
6s → 4f → 5d → 6p
ns → (n – 2)f → (n – 1)d → np

31. Ans. 1
Number of orbitals in given shell = n2
So, in 5th shell number of orbitals = (5)2 ⇒ 25

32. Ans. 3
(a) n = 4, ℓ = 1 ⇒ 4𝑝
(b) n = 4, ℓ = 1 ⇒ 4𝑠
(c) n = 3, ℓ = 1 ⇒ 4𝑑
(d) n = 3, ℓ = 1 ⇒ 3𝑝
Hence increasing order of energy level according (n + ℓ) rule is :
3p < 4s < 3d < 4p
(d) (b) (c) (a)
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