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If on transition to the ground state an He+ ion emits two photons in succession, having wavelengths 1026.7 A and 304 A, then the quantum number n corresponding to the exciting state of He+ ion is [R=1.096×107 m-1]
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Options:
  • A 4
  • B 6
  • C 2
  • D 1
Solution:
2148 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 6
hcλ1+hcλ2=RchZ2112-1n2

Put λ1=1026.7 and λ2=304 

Z=2 for He+ ion

On solving for n

n=6

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