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Which radiation cannot be emitted by an atom during an electronic transition?

Correct answer C. γ-rays

Explanation

Electron transitions involve energies of a few eV to keV, giving infrared, visible, ultraviolet or X-rays; gamma rays come from much larger nuclear energy changes.

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