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When the electron of a hydrogen atom jumps from the n=4 to the n=1 state , the number of all pos - sible spectral lines emitted is :-

A

15

B

9

C

6

D

3

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The correct Answer is:
C
`Sigma (n_(2) - n_(1)) = Sigma (4 -1) = Sigma 3 = 3 + 2 + 1 = 6`
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