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Part A Which electron transition produces light of the highest frequency in the hydrogen atom? 2s 18 3s » 1s 0 43 18 58 > 1s
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Frequency is directly proportional to energy.

So, the transition with maximum difference in energy will produce maximum frequency.

Energy difference is largest for 5s->1s

So, the highest frequency is emitted in this case

Answer: option 4

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