NEET Chemistry ยท Hard

Structure of Atom: Series logic MCQ

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Series logicHardQuestion 21048

Question

Which series has the lowest-energy photons?

  1. A
    Paschen
    Correct
  2. B
    Lyman
  3. C
    Balmer
  4. D
    Brackett has lower than Paschen, but among these Paschen

Correct answer

Paschen

Explanation

Transitions ending at n = 3 involve smaller energy gaps than Lyman or Balmer.