Atomic StructuremediumCOMPREHENSIVE

What is the orbit number for the excited state?Atomic Structure Chemistry Question

Question

What is the orbit number for the excited state?

Answer: C

💡 Solution & Explanation

The number of spectral lines is given by $\frac{n(n-1)}{2} = 6$. Solving for $n$ gives $n = 4$. Therefore, correct answer is C.

💬
Still have doubts about this question?
Send it to our AI chemistry tutor on WhatsApp — gets answered in minutes
Ask on WhatsApp →

Practice 22,000+ questions like this

AI-adaptive practice, video lectures, and full JEE Advanced Chemistry content — all in one place.

JEE Advanced · JEE Mains · NEET · IChO · AP Chemistry