The wavelength of the yellow line of sodium is $5896 \mathring{A}$. Its wave number will be:

  • A
    $50883 \times 10^{10} \, \text{per second}$
  • B
    $16961 \, \text{per cm}$
  • C
    $17581 \, \text{per cm}$
  • D
    $50883 \, \text{per cm}$

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