Q16 / 104 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Physics · Atomic Physics

The ratio of minimum wavelengths of Lyman and Balmer series will be

  • A
    1.25
  • Correct answer
    B
    0.25
  • C
    5
  • D
    10

Solution

The series end of Lyman series corresponds to transition from ni=∞ to

nf=1, corresponding to the wavelength

               1λminL = R11-1∞ = R

⇒      (λmin)L =1R = 912 Å ...(i)

For last line of Balmer series

           1(λmin)B=R122-1∞2=R4

⇒     (λmin)B =4R= 3 6 4 8 Å ...(ii)

Dividing Eq.(i) by Eq. (ii) .we get

          (λmin)L(λmin)B= 0.25

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

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