Q33.The limiting line in Balmer series will have a frequency of (Rydberg constant, R∞= 3.29 × 1015 cycles /s ) (1) 8.22 × 1014 s−1 (2) 3.29 × 1015 s−1 (3) 3.65 × 1014 s−1 (4) 5.26 × 1013 s−1
What This Question Tests
This question tests the application of the Rydberg formula to calculate the frequency of the limiting line in the Balmer series of the hydrogen spectrum.
Concepts Tested
Formulas Used
ν = R∞ (1/n₁² - 1/n₂²)
For Balmer series n₁=2
For limiting line n₂=∞
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📋 Question Details
- Chapter
- Atomic Structure
- Topic
- Hydrogen spectrum (Balmer series)
- Year
- 2012
- Shift
- 07 May Online
- Q Number
- Q33
- Type
- MCQ
- NCERT Ref
- Class 11 Chemistry Ch 2: Atomic Structure
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