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Which outcome affects Rydberg atom spectra when approaching ionization?

A)Energy levels strongly overlap and hybridize
B)Quantum entanglement resists ionization pathways
C)Photoelectric effect dominates ionization pathways
D)Spin-orbit coupling increases transition energies

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The energy levels overlap and hybridize because highly-excited Rydberg atoms exhibit electron orbitals with diminishing energy spacing during photoionization, leading to strong mixing via configuration intearction; therefore spectra become complex rather than exhibiting sharp lines typically seen.

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