Bohr's model fails for which of the following?
AThe hydrogen atom
BSingly ionised helium
CDoubly ionised lithium
DThe neutral helium atom
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. The neutral helium atom
It cannot treat atoms with two electrons because electron-electron repulsion is left out.
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