The wavelength of the first spectral line in the Balmer series of hydrogen atom is . The wavelength of the second spectral line in the Balmer series of singly-ionized helium atom is
- (A)✓ Correct
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
Answer: (A)
Solution
For hydrogen Balmer series (first line, ):
For singly-ionized helium (, Z=2), the Rydberg constant is . The second line in Balmer series is :
From the hydrogen data:
For singly-ionized helium (, Z=2), the Rydberg constant is . The second line in Balmer series is :
From the hydrogen data:
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