Find the ratio of energies of photons produced due to transition of an election of hydrogen atom from its(i)…

Find the ratio of energies of photons produced due to transition of an election of hydrogen atom from its(i) second permitted energy level to the first level, and (ii) the highest permitted energy level to the first permitted level.
  1. 3:4
  2. 4:3
  3. 1:4
  4. 4:1

Solution

Energy of an electron in the nth orbit of a Hydrogen atom is given by, En=-13.6n2 eV

Therefore,

⇒E2-E1E∞-E1=13.61-1413.6=34

Asked in: JEE Main 2022 (29 Jul Shift 1)

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