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The shortest wavelength of hydrogen atom in Lyman series is . The longest wavelength in Balmer series of He+ is (A) 5 9 (B) 5 36 (C) 5 (D) 5

Answer: A

💡 Solution & Explanation

(1) For Hydrogen atom (Z = 1) : H 1        = RH (1)2       2 1  Last line (2) For He+ atom (Z = 2) :         He = RH (2)2      2 1 1 = RH    9 1 = RH       5  first line From (1) & (2) H He    = 9  He = 9

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