JEE Main202124 Feb 2021Morning ShiftPhysicsAtomic PhysicsActual
In the given figure, the energy levels of hydrogen atom have been shown along with some transitions marked A , B , C , D and E . The transitions A , B and C respectively represent
Options
- AThe ionization potential of hydrogen, second member of Balmer series and third member of Paschen series.
- BThe series limit of Lyman series, second member of Balmer series and second member of Paschen series.
- CThe series limit of Lyman series, third member of Balmer series and second member of Paschen series.
- DThe first member of the Lyman series, third member of Balmer series and second member of Paschen series.
Correct answer
C. The series limit of Lyman series, third member of Balmer series and second member of Paschen series.
Step-by-step solution
A → Series limit of Lyman series. B → Third member of Balmer series. C → Second member of Paschen series.