The Specific Sequence of Spectral Line Series Emitted by Excited

question 273

Multiple Choice

The specific sequence of spectral line series emitted by excited hydrogen atoms,in order of DECREASING energy of the lowest energy transition,is:

• A) Balmer, Lyman, Paschen.
• B) Lyman, Paschen, Balmer.
• C) Lyman, Balmer, Paschen.
• D) Paschen, Balmer, Lyman.

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