Of the wavelengths emitted from a hydrogen gas discharge tube, those that are associated with transitions from higher levels down to the n = 1 level produce which of the following?
A) infrared
B) visible
C) ultraviolet
D) mixture of infrared and visible

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Transitions from higher energy levels to the n = 1 level in hydrogen produce ultraviolet radiation, known as the Lyman series.

Of the Wavelengths Emitted from a Hydrogen Gas Discharge Tube