For a hydrogen atom,which electronic transition would result in the emission of a photon with the highest energy?
A) 1s → 2p
B) 3p → 7d
C) 3p → 1s
D) 6f → 4d

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The energy of the emitted photon is given by the difference in energy between the initial and final electronic states. The level of energy in a hydrogen atom follows the equation E = -13.6 eV/n^2, where n is the principal quantum number. Therefore, the transition from a higher energy level to a lower energy level will result in the emission of a photon with a higher energy. In option C, the electron transitions from the third energy level to the first energy level, resulting in the emission of a photon with the highest energy.

For a Hydrogen Atom,which Electronic Transition Would Result in the Emission