Q.

What will be the longest wavelength line in the Balmer series of spectrum of H atom?

see full answer

Start JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation at rupees 99/day !!

21% of IItians & 23% of AIIMS delhi doctors are from Sri Chaitanya institute !!
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

656 nm

b

546 nm

c

566 nm

d

556 nm

answer is B.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

Using the formula:

1λ=RZ21n12-1n22

Value of R is 1.097×10-2 nm-1   and for hydrogen, Z=1.

n1 is 2 for Balmer series and for determining longest wavelength, minimum wavelength is considered because energy is inversely proportional to the wavelength.

1λ=1.097×10-2 nm-1×12×122-132 λ=656 nm

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

hear from our champions

score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon
What will be the longest wavelength line in the Balmer series of spectrum of H atom?