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If λCu  is the wavelength of  kα , X-ray line of copper (atomic number 29)  and λMo  is the wavelength of the   kα , X-ray line of molybdnenum (atomic number 42), then  the ratio  λCuλMo  is close to 


A) 1.99

B) 2.14

C) 0.50

D) 0.48

Answer:

Option B

Explanation:

kα   transition takes place from n1=2 to n2=1

     1λ=R(Zb)2[1(1)21(2)2]

 For K-series, b=1

         1λ(Z1)2

         λCuλMo=(zM01)2(zCu1)2

                     =(421)2(291)2=41×4128×28

                       =1681784=2.144