Question

The shortest wavelength of Balmer series of H-atom
is
36
(2
)
R
5R
--
3
(3)
(4)
R
4R
2​

Answer 1

Answer:

364 nm

This is also known as the Hα line of atomic hydrogen and is bight red (Figure 1.4. 3a). Since 1˜ν=λ in units of cm, this converts to 364 nm as the shortest wavelength possible for the Balmer series.