Choose the transition (in a hydrogen atom) below which represents the absorption of the shortest wavelength photon.
A) n = 1 to n = 2
B) n = 2 to n = 3
C) n = 4 to n = 5
D) n = 6 to n = 3
E) n = 3 to n = 1

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The shortest wavelength corresponds to the highest energy transition. The energy difference between n = 1 and n = 2 is the largest among the given options, resulting in the absorption of the shortest wavelength photon.

Choose the Transition (In a Hydrogen Atom) Below Which Represents