What Is the Difference in Frequency for Spectral Lines Emitted

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is the difference in frequency for spectral lines emitted by hydrogen for transitions from the n = 16 level to the n = 2 level and transitions from the n = 15 level to the n = 2 level? (R_H = 1.097 × 10⁷ m−¹.)

• A) 5.65 × 10−¹³ Hz
• B) 31 Hz
• C) 1.77 × 10¹² Hz
• D) 2.55 × 10¹⁶ Hz
• E) 1.02 × 10¹⁷ Hz

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