College Physics (7th Edition)

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Chapter 27 - Quantum Physics - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 934: 13

Answer

d. 4

Work Step by Step

Ground state: n = 1 Second highest state, n = 3 Absorption of longest possible wavelength implies minimum energy, hence next possible excited state will be n = 3+1 = 4
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