Asked in Premeth Test 17 — Atomic Spectra (physics)Moderate

Number of spectral lines in hydrogen atom is :

Correct answer: D. Infinite

  • A. 3
  • B. 6
  • C. 15
  • D. Infinite

Explanation

In hydrogen atom only one electron but infinite energy states so there are infinite spectral lines.

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