The series limit for the Balmer series of hydrogen spectrum occurs at 3664 A°. Calculate Ionization energy of hydrogen atom.
Correct answer: C. 5.425 x 10^-19 J
- A. 21.7 x 10^-19 J
- B. 6.626 x 10^-34 J
- C. 5.425 x 10^-19 J
- D. 3664 x 10^-10 J
- E. 3 x 10^8 J
Explanation
The Balmer emission lines correspond to transitions down to the level for which n=2. Given series is the Balmer series, so n1=2 and n2=∞ λ=3664A° Change in ionisation energy= Einfinity−E2= −E2 -E2 =-hc/λ -E2=6.626×10-34 ×3×10⁸/(3664x10-10) -E2 =−5.42×10−19 J so option C is the only correct option.
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