The Balmer-Rydberg Equation Can Be Extended to Ions with Only

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The Balmer-Rydberg equation can be extended to ions with only one electron,such as He⁺.In that case it has the form: 1/λ = Z²R(1/m² - 1/n²) ,where Z is the atomic number.What is the energy of the photon required to promote an electron in He⁺ from a 1s orbital to a 2p orbital?

• A)(3/4)hcR
• B)3hcR
• C)4hcR
• D)12hcR

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