Q142 / 200 · NEET 2023 (All India) · Physics

In hydrogen spectrum, the shortest wavelength in the Balmer series is λ. The shortest wavelength in the Brackett series is :

  • A
    16λ
  • B
    2λ
  • Correct answer
    C
    4λ
  • D
    9λ

Solution

Shortest wavelength means maximum energy in transition.

Therefore for Balmer series transition would be n=∞ to n=2 and for Brackett series transition would be from n=∞ to n=4.

Now from Rydberg's formula,

1λBl1λBr=RH122-1∞2RH142-1∞2⇒λBr=4λBl=4λ

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

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