Choose the transition (in a hydrogen atom)below that 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 That Represents the Absorption