The transition from the state $n=4$ to $n=3$ in a hydrogen like atom results in ultraviolet radiation.…

The transition from the state $n=4$ to $n=3$ in a hydrogen like atom results in ultraviolet radiation. Infrared radiation will be obtained in the transition from
  1. $2 \rightarrow 1$
  2. $3 \rightarrow 2$
  3. $4 \rightarrow 2$
  4. $5 \rightarrow 4$

Solution

IR corresponds to least value of $\left(\frac{1}{n_1^2}-\frac{1}{n_2^2}\right)$ i.e. from Paschen, Bracket and Pfund series. Thus the transition corresponds to $5 \rightarrow 3$.

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