If an electron jumps from fourth to first orbit, which of the following series will it show?
Correct answer: A. Lyman
- A. Lyman
- B. Balmer
- C. Pfund
- D. None of these
Explanation
Lyman Series: The Lyman series in the hydrogen atom corresponds to electron transitions where the electron falls to the ground state (n=1).Electron Transition: The question describes an electron transitioning from n=4 (fourth orbit) to n=1 (first orbit), which aligns with the definition of the Lyman series.
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