Chapter 4, Problem 54AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The transition in ${\text{C}}^{\text{5+}}$ should be named which will lead to the absorption of green light.

Concept introduction:

The formula for calculating frequency of light absorbed during the transition of electrons in hydrogen like atom is:

  $\upsilon =\left(3.29\times {10}^{15}{\text{ s}}^{-1}\right)Z^2\left(\frac{1}{n_i^2}-\frac{1}{n_f^2}\right)$

Where, $n_i$ = lowest (initial) energy state and $n_f$ = highest (final) energy state

Z = atomic number