Which of the following atomic electron transitions in a hydrogen atom would emit a photon of light with the longest wavelength (λ)? a. n = 2 to n = 1 b. n = 3 to n = 2 c. n = 6 to n = 5 d. n = 6 to n = 7 e. n = 3 to n = 1

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Which of the following atomic electron transitions in a hydrogen atom would emit a photon of light with the longest wavelength (λ)?

a. n = 2 to n = 1

b. n = 3 to n = 2

c. n = 6 to n = 5

d. n = 6 to n = 7

e. n = 3 to n = 1

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