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← ScienceWhich outcome occurs when a photon's energy matches the energy gap between two hybrid atomic orbitals?
A)Increased fluorescence emission intensity
B)Resonant absorption leading to excitation✓
C)Decreased sample temperature via emission
D)Destructive interference of incident radiation
💡 Explanation
When a photon's energy matches the energy gap between orbitals, resonant absorption occurs because this enables the electron to transition to a higher energy level as per quantum mechanics rules, resulting in excitation. Therefore excitation results, rather than alterations in fluorescence, temperature or interference that each result from alternative light and matter interactions.
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