Q.

If the series limit frequency of the Lyman series is νL, then the series limit frequency of the Pfund series is :

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a

16 νL

b

νL/16

c

25 νL

d

νL/25

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Frequency of emitted photon in a hydrogen atom is given by,

v=Rc1n12-1n22

For Lyman series, series limit condition is given by

n2=, n1=1

vL=Rc112-12=Rc   (i)

For Pfund series, series limit condition is given by,

n2=, n1=5

vP=Rc152-12=Rc25   (ii)

From equation (i) and (ii),

vP=vL25

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