AIIMS2002ChemistryStructure of Atom
Assertion : For Balmer series of hydrogen spectrum, the value n₁=2 and n₂=3,4,5 . Reason: The value of n for a line in Balmer series of hydrogen spectrum having the highest wavelength is 4 and 6 .
Options
- AIf both the assertion and reason are true and reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.
- BIf both assertion and reason are true but assertion is not a correct explanation of the assertion.
- CIf the assertion is true but the reason is false.
- DIf both assertion and reason are false.
Correct answer
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false.
Step-by-step solution
The wavelength of the line can be calculated by the Ritz formula : 1 =R ( 1 n₁^2 - 1 n₂ ^2 ), R= Rydberg constant Therefore, for calculating highest wavelength in Balmer series (n₁=2 ), n₂ should be 3 .