What is the difference in wavelength for spectral lines emitted by hydrogen for transitions from the n = 16 level to the n = 2 level and transitions from the n = 15 level to the n = 2 level? (RH = 1.097 × 10^7 m-1.)

a. 1.0 × 10^-10 m
b. 2.0 × 10^-10 m
c. 4.1 × 10^-10 m
d. 8.1 × 10^-10 m
e. 1.6 × 10^-9 m


D

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