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Which of the following transitions in a hydrogen atom emits the photon of highest frequency?
  • n = 2 to n = 6
  • n = 6 to n = 2
  • n = 1 to n = 2 
  • n = 2 to n = 1

Answer

B.

n = 6 to n = 2

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