Q210 / 225 · JEE Main 2003 · Physics

The wavelengths involved in the spectrum of deuterium $\left({ }_1^2 \mathrm{D}\right)$ are slightly different from that of hydrogen spectrum, because

  • A
    the size of the two nuclei are different
  • B
    the nuclear forces are different in the two cases
  • Correct answer
    C
    the masses of the two nuclei are different
  • D
    the attraction between the electron and the nucleus is different in the two cases

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

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