In terms of Bohr radius $a_0$,the radius of the second Bohr orbit of a hydrogen atom is given by

  • A
    $\sqrt{2} a_{0}$
  • B
    $2 a_{0}$
  • C
    $4 a_{0}$
  • D
    $8 a_{0}$

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