Question

In the following transitions, which one has higher frequency.

• A. 3 – 2
• B. 4 – 3
• C. 4 – 2
• D. 3 – 1

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

3 – 1

Answer 2

3 – 1 transition has higher energy so it has higher frequency $\left( \nu = \frac{E}{h} \right)$.