wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

The shortest wavelength of the line in hydrogen atomic spectrum of Lyman series when RH=109678 cm1 is:

A
1002.7˚A
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
1215.6˚A
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
1127.30˚A
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
911.7˚A
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
E
1234.7˚A
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is D 911.7˚A
Rydberg's formula is:
1λ=RHZ2(1n211n22)

For hydrogen,
Z=1 and for Lyman series, n1=1 and n2=
(for shortest wavelength)

On substituting values, we get-

1λ=109678×(1)2×[1(1)21()2]

1λ=109678 cm1

or λ=1109678cm1

=9.117×106cm

=911.7×108cm

=911.7A.

Hence, option D is correct.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Wave Nature of Light
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon