The equation corresponding to the wave number of spectral line in the Brackett series:
A
R[(1/22)−(1/42)]
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B
R[(1/42)−(1/52)]
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C
R[(1/32)−(1/52)]
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D
R[(1/52)−(1/62)]
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Solution
The correct option is AR[(1/42)−(1/52)] Brackett series is for electronic transition from n=4 to some higher energy level . Also , the wavenumber for any electronic transition is never negative. Use the formula, 1/λ=R×(1/n21−1/n22)