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Spectra corresponding to sodium vapour lamp is?

Correct answer: C. Emission spectra

  • A. Band spectra
  • B. Line spectra
  • C. Emission spectra
  • D. Absorption spectra

Explanation

Option A : Spectra corresponding to sodium vapour lamp is not band spectra. Option B : Spectra corresponding to sodium vapour lamp is not line spectra. Option: C A sodium lamp gives an emission spectrum having two yellow lines. The predominant yellow line in the spectrum of a sodium vapour lamp has a wavelength of 590nm. Option D : Spectra corresponding to sodium vapour lamp is not absorption spectra. It is emission spectra.

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