Which of the following electron transitions in a hydrogen atom will require the largest amount of energy?

  • A
    From $n = 1$ to $n = 2$
  • B
    From $n = 2$ to $n = 3$
  • C
    From $n = 1$ to $n = \infty$
  • D
    From $n = 3$ to $n = 5$

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