In the Bohr model of hydrogen,discrete radii and energy states result when an electron circles the atom in an integral number of
A)wave frequencies.
B)de Broglie wavelengths.
C)diffraction patterns.
D)none of these

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The Bohr model of hydrogen describes the electrons as having wave-like properties, and the allowed orbits are those that have an integral number of de Broglie wavelengths. This leads to discrete radii and energy levels. Therefore, choice B - de Broglie wavelengths - is the best choice.

In the Bohr Model of Hydrogen,discrete Radii and Energy States