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The spectral series of the hydrogen atom that lies in the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum
PhysicsAtomic PhysicsKCETKCET 2009
Options:
  • A Paschen
  • B Balmer
  • C Lyman
  • D Brackett
Solution:
1052 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Balmer
\begin{array}{l|l}
Ultraviolet region & Lyman series \\
Visible region & Balmer series \\
Infrared region & Paschen series, Brackett sereis, Pfund series
\end{array}
From the above chart it is clear that Balmer series lies in the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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