The region in the electromagnetic spectrum where the Balmer series lines appear is:
- (A)Ultraviolet
- (B)Visible✓ Correct
- (C)Infrared
- (D)Microwave
Answer: (B)
Solution
The Balmer series arises from electrons dropping from levels with down to in the hydrogen atom. The energy gaps for these transitions correspond to wavelengths of roughly -- nm, so the lines fall in the visible region of the spectrum.
JEE Main · 2020 · 04 Sep 2020 · Shift 1 · Single correct option