Calculate the wave number of a photon emitted during the transition from the orbit $n = 2$ to $n = 1$ in a hydrogen atom $(R_{H} = 109677 \ cm^{-1})$. (in $cm^{-1}$)

  • A
    $72740$
  • B
    $92820$
  • C
    $82258$
  • D
    $83560$

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