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The figure shown the wavelength spectrum of x-rays produced when $50 K e V$ electrons strike a molybdenum target. The $K_{α}$ line on the figure is represent by a number:

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Solution

The correct option is A $1$
$K_{α}$ refers to the peak due to $e^{-}$ transition from $n = 1$ orbit
Ans is $(A)$

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