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Practice question

Which of the following transitions in a hydrogen atom emits light of the shortest wavelength?

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n = 3 to n = 2 n = 5 to n = 1 Correct n = 4 to n = 3 n = 2 to n = 1

Shortest wavelength (highest energy) for n=5 to n=1.

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