JEE Main 2017ChemistryStructure of AtomMediumMCQ

JEE Main 2017Structure of Atom Question with Solution

JEE Main 2017 (09 Apr Online)

Question

The electron in the hydrogen atom undergoes transition from higher orbitals to orbital of radius 211.6 pm. This transition is associated with

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Correct answer
BBalmer series

Step-by-step explanation

R=211.6 pm=2.11.

R=0.529×n2Z=2.11.

n2=4n=2.

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