Atoms And Nuclei Question 143

Question: The energy of electron in the nth orbit of hydrogen atom is expressed as En=13.6n2eV . The shortest and longest wavelength of Lyman series will be [Pb. PET 2003]

Options:

A) 910 Å, 1213 Å

B) 5463 Å, 7858 Å

C) 1315 Å, 1530 Å

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

1λmax=R,[1(1)21(2)2]
Þ λmax=43R1213,\AA and 1λmin=R,[1(1)21]
Þ λmin=1R910,\AA



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