Question

The ratio of the wavelengths of the light absorbed by a Hydrogen atom when it undergoes n = 2 $\rightarrow$ n = 3 and n = 4 $\rightarrow$ n = 6 transitions, respectively, is:

• A. 1 : 9
• B. 1 : 36
• C. 1 : 4
• D. 1 : 25

Hint:

For hydrogen atom transitions, the wavelength is inversely proportional to the energy difference, which can be calculated using the Rydberg formula. The energy difference determines the wavelength of light absorbed or emitted.