Which of the following transitions from a hydrogen atom with an electron in the n = 5 state will result in the emission of the longest wavelength of light?

Which of the following transitions from a hydrogen atom with an electron in the n = 5 state will result in the emission of the longest wavelength of light? 



(a) n = 5 ➞ n = 0
(b) n = 5 ➞ n = 1
(c) n = 5 ➞ n = 4
(d) n = 5 ➞ n = 6
(e) n = 5 ➞ n = ∞


Answer: (c) n = 5 ➞ n = 4


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