An Electron in the N = 3 State of a Hydrogen

question 89

Multiple Choice

An electron in the n = 3 state of a hydrogen atom falls into the n = 2 state. The Rydberg constant R is 1.097 × 10^-2/nm. The wavelength of the photon emitted is approximately

• A) 103 nm.
• B) 110 nm.
• C) 122 nm.
• D) 486 nm.
• E) 656 nm.

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