Calculate the wavenumber of the photon emitted during transition from the orbit of $n=2$ to $n=1$ in a hydrogen atom. $[R_H = 109677 \ cm^{-1}]$ (in $cm^{-1}$)

  • A
    $27419.3$
  • B
    $109677.0$
  • C
    $12064.5$
  • D
    $82257.8$

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