Which of the following electronic transitions in a hydrogen atom will require the largest amount of energy?
A
n = 1 to n = 2
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B
n = 2 to n = 3
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C
n = 1 to n = ∞
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D
n = 3 to n = 5
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Solution
The correct option is C n = 1 to n = ∞ As the energy level increases, the energy gap decreases progressively. So, the maximum energy for an electronic transition is required when the electron jumps from n = 1 to n = 2