JEE Main 2017 · 9 Apr · Shift 1 · Chemistry Q33

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 33 of 90

The electron in the hydrogen atom undergoes transition from higher orbitals to orbital of radius 211.6 pm. This transition is associated with :

Lyman series

Balmer series

Paschen series

Brackett series

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: B

$r_n=52.9n^2$ pm, so 211.6 pm is $n=2$ . Transitions ending at $n=2$ are the Balmer series.

JEE Main 2017 · 9 Apr · Shift 1, Chemistry question 33