Which of the following series of transitions in the spectrum of hydrogen atom falls in visible region?
- Paschen series
- Brackett series
- Lyman series
- Balmer series
Answer
(4) Balmer series
Solution
As per NCERT, the spectral lines of hydrogen are grouped by the level n1 to which the electron falls:
Lyman (n1 = 1) ⇒ ultraviolet
Balmer (n1 = 2) ⇒ visible
Paschen (n1 = 3), Brackett (n1 = 4), Pfund (n1 = 5) ⇒ infrared
∴ The Balmer series falls in the visible region.
Answer: (4)