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Which transition in the hydrogen spectrum would have the same wavelength as the Balmer type transition from n=4 to n=2 of He+spectrum
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Options:
  • A n=2 to n=1
  • B n=1 to n=3
  • C n=1 to n=2
  • D n=3 to n=4
Solution:
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The correct answer is: n=2 to n=1

For He+ ion, the wave number associated with the Balmer transition, n = 4 to n = 2 is given by:

1λ = RZ2 1n12 - 1n22

Where, n1 = 2

n2 = 4

Z = atomic number of helium

1λ=R(2)2122-142

1λ=4R4-116

1λ= 3R4

λ = 43R

According to the question, the desired transition for hydrogen will have the same wavelength as that of He+.

λ(H)=λHe+

R(1)21n12-1n22 = 3R4

By hit and trial method, 

1n12-1n22=112-122

On comparing n1=1 & n2=2

So, the correct answer is n = 2 to n = 1.

 

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