The radius of a hydrogen atom in its ground state is $5.3 \times 10^{-11} \ m$. After collision with an electron,it is found to have a radius of $21.2 \times 10^{-11} \ m$. What is the principal quantum number $n$ of the final state of the atom?

  • A
    $n=4$
  • B
    $n=2$
  • C
    $n=16$
  • D
    $n=3$

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