A hydrogen atom absorbs radiation of wavelength and consequently emits radiation of…
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Problem
A hydrogen atom absorbs radiation of wavelength λ0 and consequently emits radiation of 6 different wavelengths, of which two wavelengths are longer than λ0. Choose the correct alternative(s).
(1) The final excited state of the atom is n=4.
(2) The initial state of the atom is n=2.
(3) The initial state of the atom is n=3.
(4) There are three transitions belonging to the Lyman series.