AIIMS2015ChemistryStructure of Atom
Assertion : For Balmer series of hydrogen spectrum, the value n₁=2 and n₂=3,4,5 . Reason : The value of n₂ for a line in Balmer series of hydrogen spectrum having the highest wavelength is 6 .
Options
- AIf both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
- BIfboth assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
- CIf assertion is true but reason is false.
- DIf both assertion and reason are false.
Correct answer
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
Step-by-step solution
The wavelength of the line can be calculated by the Rydberg formula : 1 =R ( 1 n₁^2 - 1 n₂^2 ), R= Rydberg constant Therefore, wavelength will be highest in Balmer series (n₁=2 . ) when n₂ is 3 .