The Li2+ ion is hydrogenic and has a Lyman series of lines at 740 747 cm-1, 877 924 cm-1, 925 933 cm-1. and beyond. (a) Show that the energy levels are of the form -hcRLi/n2 and find the value of RLi for this ion. (b) Go on to predict the wavenumbers of the two longest wavelength transitions of the Balmer series of the ion and (c) f ind the ionization energy of the ion.

The Li2+ ion is hydrogenic and has a Lyman series of lines at 740 747 cm-1, 877 924 cm-1, 925 933 cm-1. and beyond. (a) Show that the energy levels are of the form -hcRLi/n2 and find the value of RLi for this ion. (b) Go on to predict the wavenumbers of the two longest wavelength transitions of the Balmer series of the ion and (c) f ind the ionization energy of the ion.

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Chapter15: Introduction To Electronic Spectroscopy And Structure

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Problem 15.60E

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