he primary selection rule for a transition to a different electronic state in an atom \[ \Delta n= \pm 1 \] ) True False
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The selection rule for electronic transitions in an atom is actually based on the change in the quantum number, which can be any integer value, not just \[ \pm 1 \]. Show more…
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