JEE Main 2021PhysicsAtomic PhysicsEasyMCQ

JEE Main 2021Atomic Physics Question with Solution

JEE Main 2021 (17 Mar Shift 2)

Question

The atomic hydrogen emits a line spectrum consisting of various series. Which series of hydrogen atomic spectra is lying in the visible region?

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Correct answer
DBalmer series

Step-by-step explanation

The transition from higher states to n=2 lead to the emission of radiation with wavelengths 656.3 nm and 365.0 nm. These wavelengths fall in the visible region and constitute the Balmer series.

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