The transition from the state n = 3 to n = 1 in a hydrogen like atom results in ultraviolet radiation. Infrared radiation will be obtained in the transition from
- 2 1
- 3 2
- 4 2
- 4 3
Answer
(4) 4 3
Solution
Energy of the emitted photon: E ( 1n12 - 1n22 )
3 1: 1 - 19 = 0.889 (ultraviolet)
2 1: 1 - 14 = 0.750
3 2: 14 - 19 = 0.139
4 2: 14 - 116 = 0.188
4 3: 19 - 116 = 0.049
∵ Infrared radiation has the least energy (longest wavelength), it comes from the transition with the smallest energy gap.
∴ 4 3 (Paschen series) gives infrared radiation.
Answer: (4)