JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - Atoms
- JEE Mains 2025
- Easy
- MCQ
For a hydrogen atom, the ratio of the largest wavelength of Lyman series to that of the Balmer series is _______.
Pick an option to check your answer.
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) \(5: 27\)
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
\(\mathrm {Lyman}\)

\(\frac{1}{\lambda_1}=\mathrm{R}\left[\frac{1}{1}-\frac{1}{4}\right]=\frac{3 \mathrm{R}}{4}\)
\(\lambda_1=\frac{4}{3 R}\) ________...(1)
and \(\mathrm {Balmer}\)

\(\frac{1}{\lambda_2}=\mathrm{R}\left[\frac{1}{4}-\frac{1}{9}\right]=\frac{5 \mathrm{R}}{36}\)
\(\lambda_2=\frac{36}{5 R}\)
Then, \(\frac{\lambda_1}{\lambda_2}=\frac{5}{27}\)

\(\frac{1}{\lambda_1}=\mathrm{R}\left[\frac{1}{1}-\frac{1}{4}\right]=\frac{3 \mathrm{R}}{4}\)
\(\lambda_1=\frac{4}{3 R}\) ________...(1)
and \(\mathrm {Balmer}\)

\(\frac{1}{\lambda_2}=\mathrm{R}\left[\frac{1}{4}-\frac{1}{9}\right]=\frac{5 \mathrm{R}}{36}\)
\(\lambda_2=\frac{36}{5 R}\)
Then, \(\frac{\lambda_1}{\lambda_2}=\frac{5}{27}\)
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