If Rydberg's constant is R, the longest wavelength of radiation in Paschen series will be 7R, where = .
Answer
144
Solution
Paschen series: transitions ending on n1=3.
Longest wavelength smallest energy gap n2=4 n1=3
1 =R ( 132- 142 )=R ( 16-9144 )= 7R144
= 1447R =144
Answer: 144