STANDARD Chemistry Hydrogen Spectrum MCQ Question
In Balmer series of emission spectrum of hydrogen, first four lines with different wavelength Hα, Hβ, Hγ and Hδ are obtained. Which line has maximum frequency out of these?
Hα
Hβ
Hγ
Hδ
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In the Balmer series, the line with the shortest wavelength has the highest frequency. Hδ has the shortest wavelength among the given options, thus it has the maximum frequency.
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