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In hydrogen spectrum, the shortest wavelength in the Balmer series is λ. The shortest wavelength in the Brackett series is :
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Options:
  • A 16λ
  • B 2λ
  • C 4λ
  • D 9λ
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 4λ

Shortest wavelength means maximum energy in transition.

Therefore for Balmer series transition would be n= to n=2 and for Brackett series transition would be from n= to n=4.

Now from Rydberg's formula,

1λBl1λBr=RH122-12RH142-12λBr=4λBl=4λ

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