AIIMS2011Physics-Atomic Physics
AIIMS 2011 Physics Hydrogen Spectrum MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
The series corresponding to minimum wavelength transition in H⁻atom
A
Balmer series
B
Lyman series
C
Paschen series
D
Brackett series
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Lyman series is obtained when an electron jumps to the first orbit (n1 = 1) from any outer orbit (n2 = 2, 3, 4...). For H, Z = 1 and R is the Rydberg's constant.
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