STANDARDPhysics-Atomic Structure
STANDARD Physics Spectral Series MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
What is the ratio of the shortest wavelength of the Balmer series to the shortest wavelength of the Lyman series?
A
4 : 1
B
4 : 3
C
4 : 9
D
5 : 9
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The shortest wavelength of the Balmer series corresponds to the transition from n = ∞ to n = 2, and for the Lyman series from n = ∞ to n = 1. The ratio of these wavelengths is 4:1.
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