According to the Balmer-Rydberg Equation,electromagnetic Radiation with the Shortest Wavelength

question 135

Multiple Choice

According to the Balmer-Rydberg equation,electromagnetic radiation with the shortest wavelength will be emitted when an electron undergoes which of the following transitions?

• A)m = 1 → n = 2
• B)m = 2 → n = 3
• C)n = 2 → m = 1
• D)n = 3 → m = 2

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