Energy of an electron in the second orbit of a hydrogen atom is $E$. The energy of an electron $E_3$ in the third orbit of a helium $(He^+)$ ion will be:

  • A
    $E_3 = \frac{4E}{9}$
  • B
    $E_3 = \frac{16E}{3}$
  • C
    $E_3 = \frac{16E}{9}$
  • D
    $E_3 = \frac{4E}{3}$

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