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How many lines does a spectrum contain in an electronic transition from n=1ton=5 in hydrogen atom?

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10
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8
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1
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5
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Solution

The correct option is A 10
The no. of spectral lines produced in a spectrum = (n2n1)(n2n1+1)2.
Given that n2 = 5 and n1 = 1; the no. of spectral lines = 4×52
=10.

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