AIPMT PRELIMS2000Physics-Atomic Physics

AIPMT PRELIMS 2000 Physics Hydrogen Spectrum MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

When an electron do transition from n = 4 to n = 2, then emitted line in spectrum will be:

A

First line of Lyman series

B

Second line of Balmer series

C

First line of Paschen series

D

Second line of Paschen series

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The transition from n = 4 to n = 2 corresponds to the second line of the Balmer series, which is visible in the spectrum.

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