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An electron makes transition form `n=3`, `n=1` state in a hydrogen atom. The maximum possible number of photons emitted will be

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

6

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The correct Answer is:
C
No of spectral lines `=((n_2-n_(1)+1)(n_(2)-n_(1)))/(2)`.
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