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What is the maximum wavelength of line of Balmer series of hydrogen spectrum? (R=1.09×107m1)

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400 nm
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660 nm
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486 nm
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434 nm
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Solution

The correct option is B 660 nm
1λ=RH×Z2(1n211n22)
For maximum wavelength in the Balmer series
n2=3;n1=2
1λ=1.09×107×12(122132)
1λ=1.09×107(1419)
λ=6.60×107m=660 nm

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