What Is the Wavelength of the Line in the Balmer

question 55

Multiple Choice

What is the wavelength of the line in the Balmer series of hydrogen that is comprised of transitions from the n = 4 to the n = 2 level? (R = 1.097 x 10⁷ m^-1 and 1 nm = 10^-9 m)

• A)380 nm
• B)486 nm
• C)523 nm
• D)630 nm

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