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The energy change is greatest for a hydrogen atom when its state changes from

A

`n = 2 to n = 1`

B

`n = 3 to n = 2`

C

`n = 4 to n = 3`

D

`n = 5 to n = 4`

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In this case, there is the widest energy gap.
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