Which of the following transitions in hydrogen from an initial state (n_i)to a final state (n_f)results in the most energy emitted? A)n_i = 80,n_f = 2 B)n_i = 3,n_f = 95 C)n_i = 2,n_f = 1 D)n_i = 1,n_f = 3

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The energy emitted during a transition in a hydrogen atom is given by the difference in energy levels between the initial and final states. The energy difference is largest when an electron falls from a higher to a lower energy level, especially from a higher level to the first level. Among the given options, the transition from n=2 to n=1 (option C) represents the transition with the largest energy difference, thus emitting the most energy according to the Rydberg formula for hydrogen.

Which of the Following Transitions in Hydrogen from an Initial