The wavelength will be minimum in the transitions of electrons from |
n=4 to n=3 n=3 to n=2 n=2 to n=1 n=5 to n=4 |
n=2 to n=1 |
The correct answer is Option (3) → n=2 to n=1 According to photoelectric effect. $λ=\frac{hc}{ΔE}⇒λ∝\frac{1}{ΔE}$ [ΔE → Energy difference between two levels] for transition from $n=2$ to $n=1$, $ΔE=13.6eV\left(\frac{1}{{n_f}^2}-\frac{1}{{n_i}^2}\right)$ $=13.6\left(1-\frac{1}{4}\right)=10.2eV$ Also, the transition from $n=2$ to $n=1$ has the largest potential difference. and hence, the smallest wavelength. |