The Constant in the Rydberg Formula Is R_H = 10

question 136

Multiple Choice

The constant in the Rydberg formula is R_H = 10.96776 µm^-1. The wavelength predicted by this formula for m = 3 and n = 2 is

• A) 656 nm.
• B) 486 nm.
• C) 434 nm.
• D) 410 nm.
• E) None of these is correct.

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