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STANDARD Chemistry Energy Transitions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
The diagram shows the energy levels for an electron in a certain atom. Which transition shown represents the emission of a photon with the most energy?
A
(1)
B
(2)
C
(3)
D
(4)
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The transition with the largest energy difference between levels will emit a photon with the most energy. This corresponds to option (1).
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