Atomic Structure: Practice Problem & Solution
The transition from the state n = 3 to n = 1 in a hydrogen like atom results in ultraviolet radiation. Infrared radiation will be obtained in the transition from (2012 Mains)
Solution Explained:
To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Atomic Structure. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:
Transition to $n=1$ gives UV radiation. Transition to $n=2$ gives visible light (Balmer series). Transition to $n=3$ (Paschen series) gives infrared radiation. Therefore, the transition $4 \rightarrow 3$ will yield infrared radiation.
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