The shortest wavelength in the Lyman series of the hydrogen spectrum is $912 \ \mathring{A}$,corresponding to a photon energy of $13.6 \ eV$. The shortest wavelength in the Balmer series is about..... $\mathring{A}$.

  • A
    $3648$
  • B
    $8208$
  • C
    $1228$
  • D
    $6566$

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