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Physics Atomic and Nuclear Physics Mix MCQ (Single Correct)

Whenever a hydrogen atom emits a photon in the Paschen series –

A
It must emit another photon in the Balmer series
B
It must emit another photon in the Lyman series
C
A photon with wavelength 656 nm may be emitted
D
A photon with wavelength 121.56 nm must be emitted

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Any transition causing a photon to be emitted in the Balmer series must end at n = 2. This must be followed by the transition from n = 2 to n = 1, emitting a photon of energy 10.2 eV, which corresponds to a wavelength of about 122 nm. This belongs to the Lyman series.

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