Q158 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2021 (20 Aug Shift 2) · Physics

The wavelength of the first spectral line of the Lyman series of hydrogen spectrum is

  • A
    912 Å
  • Correct answer
    B
    1215 Å
  • C
    1512 Å
  • D
    6563 Å

Solution

1λ=R1n12−1n22⋅Z2

where,

R= Rydbergs constant (Also written is RH)

Z= atomic number

Since the question is asking for 1st line of Lyman series therefore

n1=1

n2=2

Since the electron is de-exited from 1st exited sate i.e.n=2 to ground sate i.e.n=1 for first line of Lyman series.

1λ=R112−122⋅12

Since the atomic number of Hydrogen is 1

By doing the math, we get the wavelength as

λ=43⋅912 Å

Since 1R=912 Å

therefore

λ=1216 Å

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

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