For the electron of a hydrogen atom, which of the following quantum "jumps" requires the most energy?

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The energy of the electron in a hydrogen atom is given by the equation E = -13.6 eV/n^2, where n is the principal quantum number. Therefore, the energy required for the electron to jump from n = 1 to n = 2 is (-13.6 eV/1^2) - (-13.6 eV/2^2) = -13.6 eV + 3.4 eV = -10.2 eV. This is the largest energy jump listed, and therefore requires the most energy.

For the Electron of a Hydrogen Atom, Which of the Following