Which of the following electron transitions in the hydrogen atom result in emission of light with the longest wavelength?
A)n = 6 to n = 2
B)n = 3 to n = 2
C)n = 2 to n = 3
D)n = 2 to n = 6
E)All of these emit light with the same wavelength.

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The wavelength of the light emitted during an electron transition in a hydrogen atom is determined by the energy difference between the two energy levels involved. The smaller the energy difference, the longer the wavelength of the emitted light. Transition B (n = 3 to n = 2) involves the smallest energy difference among the given options, resulting in the emission of light with the longest wavelength.

Which of the Following Electron Transitions in the Hydrogen Atom