Atomic Structure Question 487
Question: A hydrogen atom in the ground state is excited by monochromatic radiation of wavelength . The resulting spectrum consists of maximum 15 different lines. What is the wavelength -
Options:
A)
B)
C)
D) None of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
- Total number of spectral lines given by
;
Thus, electron is excited upto 6th energy level from ground state. Therefore, ;