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Nuclei

Question
CBSEENPH12039589

The transition from the state n = 4 to n = 3 in a hydrogen-like atom results in ultraviolet radiation. Infrared radiation will be obtained in the transition from

  • 2 → 1

  • 3 → 2

  • 4 → 2

  • 5→ 4

Solution

D.

5→ 4

IR corresponds to least value of open parentheses fraction numerator 1 over denominator straight n subscript 1 superscript 2 end fraction minus fraction numerator 1 over denominator straight n subscript 2 superscript 2 end fraction close parentheses i.e. from Paschen, Bracket and Pfund series. Thus the transition corresponds to 5 → 4