The wavelength of the first spectral line of the Lyman series of hydrogen spectrum is

The wavelength of the first spectral line of the Lyman series of hydrogen spectrum is
  1. 912 
  2. 1215 
  3. 1512 
  4. 6563 

Solution

1λ=R1n121n22Z2

where,

R= Rydbergs constant (Also written is RH)

Z= atomic number

Since the question is asking for 1st line of Lyman series therefore

n1=1

n2=2

Since the electron is de-exited from 1st exited sate i.e.n=2 to ground sate i.e.n=1 for first line of Lyman series.

1λ=R11212212

Since the atomic number of Hydrogen is 1

By doing the math, we get the wavelength as

λ=43912 

Since 1R=912 

therefore

λ=1216 

Asked in: MHT CET Full Test 13

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