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Q37.Which of the following transitions in hydrogen atoms emit photons of highest frequency? (1) n = 2 to n = 6 (2) n = 6 to n = 2 (3) n = 2 to n = 1 (4) n = 1 to n = 2

What This Question Tests

This question assesses the understanding of electron transitions in the hydrogen atom and how the energy difference corresponds to the frequency of emitted photons.

Concepts Tested

Energy levels in hydrogen atomPhoton emission and frequency

Formulas Used

ΔE = hν

E_n = -13.6/n² eV

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