Bohr's atomic model fails to explain the spectrum of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Bohr's atomic model fails to explain the spectrum of:
A. Multi-electron atoms
B. Hydrogen atom
C. Lithium ion (Li²⁺)
D. Helium ion (He⁺)
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Bohr's model successfully explains the spectrum of hydrogen and hydrogen-like species (single electron systems like He⁺, Li²⁺). However, it fails to explain the spectra of multi-electron atoms due to electron-electron repulsions and cannot account for the splitting of spectral lines in magnetic (Zeeman) and electric (Stark) fields.

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