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As per given figure A, B and C are the first, second and third excited energy levels of hydrogen atom respectively. If the ratio of the two wavelengthsi.e. λ1λ2 is 74n, then the value of n will be

PhysicsAtomic PhysicsJEE MainJEE Main 2023 (15 Apr Shift 1)
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The correct answer is: 5

For λ1

1λ1=RZ2(122-132)=R536   ...(i)

For λ2,

1λ2=RZ2(132-142)=R7144   ...(ii)

Dividing (ii) by (i)

λ1λ2=7144536=720

So, 

74n=720n=5

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