Drawbacks of bohr's model of atom

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The main drawbacks of Bohr's model of the atom include its inability to accurately predict the spectra of multi-electron atoms, its reliance on quantized orbits that do not account for electron wave-particle duality, and its failure to incorporate the principles of quantum mechanics as established by Schrödinger's wave equation. Additionally, Bohr's model does not explain the fine structure of spectral lines, which is critical for understanding atomic behavior. These limitations highlight the need for more advanced models, such as quantum mechanical models, to accurately describe atomic structure.

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