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ChemistryMediumMCQ2012 · 07 May Online

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

Rydberg formulaBalmer seriesLimiting lineFrequency of radiation

Formulas Used

ν = R∞ (1/n₁² - 1/n₂²)

For Balmer series n₁=2

For limiting line n₂=∞

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