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Every series of hydrogen spectrum has an upper and lower limit in wavelength. The spectral series which has an upper limit of wavelegnth equal to `18752 Å` is
(Rydberg constant `R = 1.097 xx 10^(7)` per metre)

A

Balmer series

B

Lyman series

C

Paschen series

D

Pfund series

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To solve the problem, we need to determine which spectral series of the hydrogen spectrum corresponds to the given upper limit of wavelength, which is 18752 Å (or 18752 x 10^-10 m). We will use the Rydberg formula for hydrogen spectral lines. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Convert Wavelength to Meters**: \[ \lambda = 18752 \, \text{Å} = 18752 \times 10^{-10} \, \text{m} \] 2. **Use the Rydberg Formula**: The Rydberg formula is given by: \[ \frac{1}{\lambda} = R \left( \frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2} \right) \] where \( R \) is the Rydberg constant \( (1.097 \times 10^7 \, \text{m}^{-1}) \), \( n_1 \) is the lower energy level, and \( n_2 \) is the upper energy level. 3. **Calculate \( \frac{1}{\lambda} \)**: \[ \frac{1}{\lambda} = \frac{1}{18752 \times 10^{-10}} \approx 5.33 \times 10^6 \, \text{m}^{-1} \] 4. **Substitute into the Rydberg Formula**: \[ 5.33 \times 10^6 = 1.097 \times 10^7 \left( \frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2} \right) \] 5. **Rearranging the Equation**: \[ \frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2} = \frac{5.33 \times 10^6}{1.097 \times 10^7} \] \[ \frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2} \approx 0.486 \] 6. **Finding Suitable \( n_1 \) and \( n_2 \)**: We know that for different series: - Lyman series: \( n_1 = 1 \) - Balmer series: \( n_1 = 2 \) - Paschen series: \( n_1 = 3 \) - Brackett series: \( n_1 = 4 \) We will check combinations of \( n_1 \) and \( n_2 \) to satisfy the equation. 7. **Testing Values**: - For \( n_1 = 3 \) and \( n_2 = 4 \): \[ \frac{1}{3^2} - \frac{1}{4^2} = \frac{1}{9} - \frac{1}{16} = \frac{16 - 9}{144} = \frac{7}{144} \approx 0.0486 \] This matches our earlier calculation. 8. **Conclusion**: Since \( n_1 = 3 \) and \( n_2 = 4 \) corresponds to the Paschen series, we conclude that the spectral series with the upper limit of wavelength equal to 18752 Å is the **Paschen series**. ### Final Answer: The spectral series which has an upper limit of wavelength equal to 18752 Å is the **Paschen series**.

To solve the problem, we need to determine which spectral series of the hydrogen spectrum corresponds to the given upper limit of wavelength, which is 18752 Å (or 18752 x 10^-10 m). We will use the Rydberg formula for hydrogen spectral lines. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Convert Wavelength to Meters**: \[ \lambda = 18752 \, \text{Å} = 18752 \times 10^{-10} \, \text{m} \] ...
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