The energy of an electron in the $n^{th}$ orbit of a hydrogen atom is given by:

  • A
    $-\frac{13.6}{n^4} \ eV$
  • B
    $-\frac{13.6}{n^3} \ eV$
  • C
    $-\frac{13.6}{n^2} \ eV$
  • D
    $-\frac{13.6}{n} \ eV$

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