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A Rydberg atom is a single-electron atom with a large quantum number n. Rydberg states are close together in energy, so transitions between from a state `n + 1` to a state n in hydrogen. The wavelength of the emitted photon varies with quantum number n asA. `(1)/(n^(2))`B. `n`C. `(1)/(n^(3))`D. `n^(3)` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D `hv = E_(n +1) - E_(n) = E_(0) ((1)/(n^(2)) - (1)/((n + 1)^(2))) ~~ (E_(0)2n)/(n^(4))`, for large n. |
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