Which of the following electron transitions in the hydrogen atom result in emission of light with the highest frequency?
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 frequency.

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The frequency of the emitted light is directly related to the energy difference between the two energy levels involved in the transition. The greater the energy difference, the higher the frequency of the emitted light. Transition from n = 6 to n = 2 involves the largest energy difference among the options provided, resulting in the emission of light with the highest frequency.

Which of the Following Electron Transitions in the Hydrogen Atom