JEE Main & Advanced Sample Paper JEE Main - Mock Test - 4

  • question_answer
    The diagram shows the energy levels for an electron in a certain atom. Which transition shown represents the emission of a photon with the most energy?

    A) IV        

    B) III     

    C) II         

    D) I

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    \[E=Rhc\left[ \frac{1}{{{n}_{1}}^{2}}-\frac{1}{{{n}_{2}}^{2}} \right]\]
    E will be maximum for the transition for which\[\left[ \frac{1}{{{n}_{1}}^{2}}-\frac{1}{{{n}_{2}}^{2}} \right]\]. is maximum. Here \[{{n}_{2}}\] is the higher energy level.
    Clearly, \[\left[ \frac{1}{{{n}_{1}}^{2}}-\frac{1}{{{n}_{2}}^{2}} \right]\]is maximum for the third transition, i.e. \[2\to 1\]. I transition represents the absorption of energy.


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