The transition from the state n = 4 to n = 3 in a hydrogen-like atom results in ultraviolet radiation. Infrared radiation will be obtained in the transition. [2001]

Question

The transition from the state $n = 4$ to $n = 3$ in a hydrogen-like atom results in ultraviolet radiation. Infrared radiation will be obtained in the transition. [2001]

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For state transition, 2 to 1, 3 to 2 and 4 to 2 we get energy that $n = 4$ to $n = 3$ ,

Infrared radiation has less energy and greater than ultraviolet radiation.

Infrared radiation will be obtained in the transition 5 to 4.

Solution

Q.
The transition from the state $n = 4$ to $n = 3$ in a hydrogen-like atom results in ultraviolet radiation. Infrared radiation will be obtained in the transition. [2001]

1 2 → 1

2 3 → 2

3 4 → 2

4 5 → 4

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(4)

For state transition, 2 to 1, 3 to 2 and 4 to 2 we get energy that $n = 4$ to $n = 3$ ,

Infrared radiation has less energy and greater than ultraviolet radiation.

Infrared radiation will be obtained in the transition 5 to 4.

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