Question

For the Paschen series the values of n1 and n2 in the expression $$\mathrm{\Delta }E=Rhc(\frac{1}{n_1^2}-\frac{1}{n_2^2})$$

• (A) n1= 1,   n2= 2, 3, 4........
• (B) n1= 2,   n2= 3, 4, 5........
• (C) n1= 3,   n2= 4, 5, 6........
• (D) n1= 4,   n2= 5, 6, 7........

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Explanation:
In Paschen series electron shifting to third shell i.e., n1 = 3 to n2 = 4, 5, 6, ......