Q.

The wavelength of Kα X-rays for lead isotopes Pb208, Pb206, ,Pb204 are λ1,  λ2 and  λ3, respectively. Then

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a

λ2=λ1 λ3

b

λ1=λ2 > λ3

c

λ1> λ2 > λ3

d

λ1< λ2 < λ3

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Wavelength of Kα lines for given isotopes of lead can be given by a general expression,

1λ=R(Z-1)112-122

where, R is Rydberg's constant and Z is atomic number of the isotopes.

1λ1=R(82-1)2112-122

1λ1=3R4×(81)2

Similarly,  1λ2=1λ3=34R×(81)2

  1λ22=1λ1×1λ3

  λ2=λ1λ3

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