Published by:
CGP EDU Academic Team
Published on: August 13, 2026
The frequency of the line in the emission spectrum of hydrogen when the atoms of the gas contain electrons in the third energy level are
A
and 
B
and 
C
and 
D
and 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
If an electron is in 3 rd orbit, two spectral lines are possible
When it falls from 3 rd orbit to 2 nd orbit.
In equation 
When it falls from 3 rd orbit to 1 st orbit :
Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu
Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.
Write a Review
Share your experience with this question and solution.
Commentary
Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.
Similar Questions
Explore conceptually related problems
The uncertainty principle was enunciated by
According to heisenberg uncertainty principle
“The position and velocity of a small particle like electron cannot be simultaneously determined.” …
In Heisenberg's uncertainty equation ; stands for
Which one is not the correct relation in the following
The maximum probability of finding an electron in the orbital is