Which electron transition in a hydrogen atom requires the largest amount of energy?

  • A
    From $n = 1$ to $n = 2$
  • B
    From $n = 2$ to $n = 3$
  • C
    From $n = \infty$ to $n = 1$
  • D
    From $n = 3$ to $n = 5$

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