JEE Advanced2008PhysicsAtomic PhysicsActual
Paragraph: In a mixture of H - H ⁺ gas ( He ⁺ . is singly ionised He atom), H atoms and He ⁺ ions are excited to their respective first excited states. Subsequently, H atoms transfer their total excitation energy to He ⁺ ions (by collisions). Assume that the Bohr model of atom is exactly valid. Question: The quantum number n of the state finally populated in He ⁺ ions is
Options
- A2
- B3
- C4
- D5
Correct answer
C. 4
Step-by-step solution
Energy given by H -atom in transition from n=2 to n=1 is equal to energy taken by He ⁺ atom in transition from n=2 to n=4 . correct option is (c).