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The wavelengths of K α  X-rays of two metals A and B are 41875R and 1675R respectively, where R is Rydberg constant. The number of elements lying between A and B according to their atomic numbers is
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Options:
  • A 3
  • B 6
  • C 5
  • D 4
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 4
1λ=RZ-12×1-141875 R4=RZ1-1234Z1=26

and 675R=RZ2-12·34Z2=31

Hence the number of elements = 4

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