An electron changes its position from orbit $n = 4$ to the orbit $n = 2$ of an atom. The wavelength of the emitted radiation is ($R =$ Rydberg's constant).

  • A
    $\frac{16}{R}$
  • B
    $\frac{16}{3R}$
  • C
    $\frac{16}{5R}$
  • D
    $\frac{16}{7R}$

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