As one considers orbits with higher values of n in a hydrogen atom, the electric potential energy of the atom

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

We know that the electric potential energy (U) of an electron of an atom of atomic number Z is given by,

For hydrogen atom, Z=1 is fixed. Thus, with increase in 'n', 'U' becomes less negative, which means it increases.

Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.