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The shortest and the longest wavelength in Balmer series of hydrogen spectrum are:
Rydberg constant,RH=109678 cm−1

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911.7 oA and 1215.7 oA
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3647 oA and 6565 oA
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6565oA and 3647 oA
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911.7 oA and 6565 oA
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Solution

The correct option is B 3647 oA and 6565 oA
For Balmer series, n1=2.
For the shortest wavelength in Balmer series (i.e., series limit), the energy difference in the two states showing the transition should be maximum, i.e., n2=
So, 1λ=RH[12212] = RH4
λ=4109678=3.647×105 cm =3647oA

For the longest wavelength in Balmer series (i.e., first line), the energy difference between the states showing the transition should be minimum, i.e. n2=3
1λ=RH[122132]=536RHλ=365×1RH=365×109678=6.565×105 cm =6565oA

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