JEE Main · 2020 · 04 Sep 2020 · Shift 1 · Atomic Structure

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The region in the electromagnetic spectrum where the Balmer series lines appear is:
  1. (A)Ultraviolet
  2. (B)Visible✓ Correct
  3. (C)Infrared
  4. (D)Microwave

Answer: (B)

Solution

The Balmer series arises from electrons dropping from levels with down to in the hydrogen atom. The energy gaps for these transitions correspond to wavelengths of roughly -- nm, so the lines fall in the visible region of the spectrum.

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