Question

The first line of Balmer series (H_α) in the spectrum of hydrogen is obtained when an electron of hydrogen atom goes from ______.

Options

• 2^nd orbit to 1^st orbit

• 2^nd orbit to 3^rd orbit

• 3^rd orbit to 2^nd orbit

• 3^rd orbit to 1^st orbit

Answer 1

The first line of Balmer series (H_α) in the spectrum of hydrogen is obtained when an electron of hydrogen atom goes from 3^rd orbit to 2^nd orbit.