You think you have identified a new type of atom based on its atomic emission spectrum.Based on empirical data,it appears as though the energy levels of the atom are inversely proportional to n²,like hydrogen.When an electron falls from n_initial = 5 to n_final = 2,a 1.4 $\times$ 10^-18 J photon is emitted.What is the value of the Rydberg constant for this atom?

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The formula for the Rydberg constant for an atom with energy levels inversely proportional to n^2 is given by: R = (hcR)/(1^2 - 2^2) where h is Planck's constant, c is the speed of light, and R is the Rydberg constant. Using the given energy levels of the atom (inversely proportional to n²), we have: R = (hcR)/(5^2 - 2^2) Solving for R, we get: R = 6.7 x 10^10 m^-1 J Therefore, the correct choice is A.

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