Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Atoms

Question:

In the following atoms and moleculates for the transition from n= 2 to n = 1, the spectral line of minimum wavelength will be produced by

Options:

Hydrogen atom

Deuterium atom

Uni-ionized helium

di-ionized lithium

Correct Answer:

di-ionized lithium

Explanation:

$\frac{1}{\lambda}=R Z^2\left(\frac{1}{1^2}-\frac{1}{2^2}\right)$

For di-ionised lithium the value of Z is maximum.