Some energy levels of a molecule are shown in the figure with their wavelengths of transitions. Then : [figure]
- 3 > 2, 1 = 2 2
- 3 > 2, 1 = 4 2
- 1 > 2, 2 = 2 3
- 2 > 1, 2 = 2 3
Answer
(4) 2 > 1, 2 = 2 3
Solution
= hc E, so a larger energy gap gives a shorter wavelength.
1: E1 = - 5E2 - (-4E) = 3E2
2: E2 = -2E - (-3E) = E
3: E3 = -2E - (-4E) = 2E
1 = 2hc3E, 2 = hcE, 3 = hc2E
2 > 1 and 2 = 2 3
Answer: (4)