Q149 / 180 · KCET 2014 · Physics

Which of the following spectral series of hydrogen atom is lying in visible range of
electromagnetic wave ?

  • A
    Paschen series
  • B
    Pfund series
  • C
    Lyman series
  • Correct answer
    D
    Balmer series

Solution

We know that hydrogen spectrum displays five spectral line series, namely - Lyman Series, Balmer Series, Pas-chem
Series, Bracket series and P-fund series. Out of these, Balmer Series lies in visible range of electromagnetic wave.

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

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