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The wavelength of Hα line of the Balmer series is 5994 oA. The wavelength of the Hβ line of Balmer series is:

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7000 oA
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5994 oA
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3992 oA
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4440 oA
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Solution

The correct option is D 4440 oA
Hα line of Balmer series is produced due to the transition from n=3 to n=2
Hβ line of Balmer series is produced due to the transition from n=4 to n=2
Therefore,
1λα=RH[122132] ...(1)

1λβ=RH[122142] ...(2)
Where RH is the Rydberg constant.

From the equation (1) and (2) we get,
λβλα=5×163×36
λβ=5 × 163 × 36×5994 oA
λβ=4440 oA

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