The Paschen Series of Hydrogen Corresponds to Electron Transitions from Higher

question 21

Multiple Choice

The Paschen series of hydrogen corresponds to electron transitions from higher levels to n = 3. What is the longest wavelength in that series? (h = 6.63 * 10^-34 J.s. The ground state of hydrogen is at -13.6 eV.)

• A) 822 nm
• B) 365 nm
• C) 1880 nm
• D) 1094 nm

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