Q44 / 201 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Physics · Atomic Physics

The ratio of the wavelengths for 2 → 1  transition in Li2+,  He +  and H is

  • A
    1 : 2 : 3
  • Correct answer
    B
    19 :14 :11
  • C
    1 : 4 : 1
  • D
    3 : 2 : 1

Solution

From Bohr’s formula , the wave number 1λ is given by

         1 λ = Z2R 1n12-1n2   2

where Z is atomic number, R the Rydberg's constant and n is the quantum number.

⇒    λ ∝ 1 Z 2

Atomic number of lithium is 3, of helium is 2 and of hydrogen is 1.

∴    λ Li 2 +  :  λ He +  :  λ H = 1 3 2  :  1 2 2  :  1

                                     = 1 9  :  1 4  :  1

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

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