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In which of the following transition will the wavelength be minimum:

A
n =6 to n =4
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n =4 to n =2
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n =3 to n =1
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n =2 to n =1
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Solution

The correct option is C n =3 to n =1
The energy released for a transition is given by,
ΔE=13.6Z2(1n211n22)eV
Where,
n1 Lower energy state
n2 higher energy state
So , from the given options the energy associated will be highest for the transition n =3 to n =1
Again, E=hν=hcλ
So energy E is inversely proportional to the wavelength (λ).
So the minimum wavelength will be associated with the transition n =3 to n =1 only.

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