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If the wavelength of the first line of the Balmer series of hydrogen is \( 6561 \mathrm{~A} \), the wavelength of the second line of the series
should be?
PhysicsAtomic PhysicsJEE Main
Options:
  • A \( 13122 Å \)
  • B \( 3280 Å \)
  • C \( 4860 \mathrm{~A} \)
  • D \( 2187 Å \)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: \( 4860 \mathrm{~A} \)

Balmer series wavelength is given by,

1λ=R122-1n2

For the first line, transition from n=3, or

1λ1=R122-132=5R36  ...i

For the second line, transition from n=4, then

1λ2=R122-142=3R16  ...ii

Dividing equation i by ii, we get,

λ2λ1=2027λ2=2027×6561=4860 A

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