alleryNumber of spectral lines emitted when a hydrogen atom de-excites from n = 4 to n = 1 (all possible cascades) is:
A3
B4
C6
D10
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 6
n(n−1)/2 = 4·3/2 = 6 lines.
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