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Solve the following question which relates to the partial energy level diagram for the hydrogen electron:
.54eV ____________ n5
.85eV ____________ n4
1.51eV _________ n3
3.4eV ____________ n2
13.6eV ____________ n1
The question relates to a hydrogen electron located at E3 . What is the emission energy when the electron falls to E2 from E3?

A
±66eV
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±966 eV
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C
±1.89eV
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±10.2eV
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E
±12.09eV
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Solution

The correct option is C ±1.89eV
From the data given:
Energy of 3rd orbit, E3=1.51 eV
Also energy of 2nd orbit, E2=3.4 eV
Emission energy, ΔE=±(1.513.4)=±1.89 eV

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