What Is the Wavelength of the Emitted Photon If an Electron

question 41

Multiple Choice

What is the wavelength of the emitted photon if an electron in the hydrogen atom makes a transition from n = 2 state to the ground state?

• A) 121.5 nm
• B) 203.1 nm
• C) 243.0 nm
• D) 388.8 nm
• E) 411.1 nm

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