Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Atoms

Question:

Choose the correct option from the following transitions in which the wavelength will be minimum

Options:

n = 2 to n = 1

n = 3 to n = 2

n = 4 to n = 3

n = 5 to n = 4

Correct Answer:

n = 2 to n = 1

Explanation:

Energy difference between consecutive transition decreases as the orbital number increases.

Energy difference is maximum when transition is between n= 2 to n=1. Wavelength will be minimum for this transition.