BITSAT2016ChemistryStructure of AtomActual
The first emission line in the atomic spectrum of hydrogen in the Balmer series appears at
Options
- A9 R 400 ~cm ⁻¹
- B7 R 144 ~cm ⁻¹
- C3 R 4 ~cm ⁻¹
- D5 R 36 ~cm ⁻¹
Correct answer
D. 5 R 36 ~cm ⁻¹
Step-by-step solution
For Balmer n ₁=2 and n ₂=3 ; v=R ( 1 2² - 1 3² )= 5 R 36 ~cm ⁻¹