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In a hydrogen spectrum λ be the wavelength of first transition line of Lyman series. The wavelength difference will be "aλ" between the wavelength of 3rd transition line of Paschen series and that of 2nd  transition line of Balmer Series where a= _____.
PhysicsAtomic PhysicsJEE MainJEE Main 2022 (26 Jul Shift 1)
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The correct answer is: 5

Using Rydberg formula,

1λ=R1nf2-1ni2, where, R is Rydberg constant and n is quantum number.

For first line of Lyman series

1λ=R1-14=R34

λ=43R      ...1

For 3rd  line of Paschen series

1λ3=R132-162=R9×34

For 2nd line of Balmer series

1λ2=R122-142=R4×34

Thus, aλ=λ3-λ2=12R-163R=203R

Putting equation 1

a43R=203Ra=5

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