Q61 / 90 · JEE Main 2012 (12 May Online) · Physics

A hypothetical atom has only three energy levels. The ground level has energy, $E_1=-8 \mathrm{eV}$. The two excited states have energies, $E_2=-6 \mathrm{eV}$ and $E_3=-2 \mathrm{eV}$. Then which of the following wavelengths will not be present in the emission spectrum of this atom?

  • A
    $207 \mathrm{~nm}$
  • Correct answer
    B
    $465 \mathrm{~nm}$
  • C
    $310 \mathrm{~nm}$
  • D
    $620 \mathrm{~nm}$

Solution

$E=\frac{h c}{\lambda}$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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