Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Atoms

Question:

Which of the following transition leads to the emission of high energy photons?

Options:

A

B

C

D

Correct Answer:

D

Explanation:

During emission, the electron make a transition from higher excited state to lower excited state. The energy of nth excited state is given by 

E= -13.6/n2

So, E2-E= 10.2 eV

E3-E= 12.09 eV

This clearly shows that the transition D will release high energy photon.