For the production of characteristic 
-ray, the electron transition is
A
to 
B
to 
C
to 
D
to 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Electron transitions to lower atomic levels in heavy atoms have quantum energies which place them in the 
-ray region of the electromagnetic spectrum. The 
-ray emissions associated with these transitions are characteristic 
-rays. As is clear from the diagram 
is from 
to 
.
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