Which of the following transitions in a hydrogen atom will emit the highest energy photon? (2019)

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Which of the following transitions in a hydrogen atom will emit the highest energy photon? (2019)
  1. n=2 to n=1
  2. n=3 to n=2
  3. n=4 to n=3
  4. n=5 to n=4

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Q: Which of the following transitions in a hydrogen atom will emit the highest energy photon? (2019)
Solution: The energy of the emitted photon is highest for the transition from n=2 to n=1, as it involves the largest difference in energy levels.
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