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The equation corresponding to the wave number of spectral line in the Brackett series:

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R[(1/22)(1/42)]
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R[(1/42)(1/52)]
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R[(1/32)(1/52)]
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R[(1/52)(1/62)]
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Solution

The correct option is A R[(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/n211/n22)

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