COMEDK2021ChemistryStructure of Atom
Which of the following series of transitions in the spectrum of hydrogen atom fall in visible region?
Options
- ABalmer series
- BPaschen series
- CBrackett series
- DLyman series
Correct answer
A. Balmer series
Step-by-step solution
The wavelength of light emitted during electronic transitions in a hydrogen atom is given by the Rydberg formula: 1 = R ( 1 n₁^2 - 1 n₂^2 ) , where n₁ is the lower energy level and n₂ is the higher energy level. The Lyman series corresponds to transitions ending at n₁ = 1 , which fall in the ultraviolet region. The Balmer series corresponds to transitions ending at n₁ = 2 , which fall in the visible region. The Paschen series corresponds to transitions ending at n₁ = 3 , which fall in the infrared region. The Brack