Question

In hydrogen spectrum, the wavelengths of light emitted in a series of spectral lines is given by the equation, `1/lambda` = R `(1/4^2 - 1/"n"^2)`, where n = 5, 6, 7...... and 'R' is Rydberg's constant. Identify the series and wavelength region.

Options

• Pfund, near infrared

• Pfund, far infrared

• Brackett, near infrared

• Brackett, infrared

Answer 1

Brackett, near infrared