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If R is the Rydberg constant for hydrogen, then the wave number of the first line in the Lyman series is

a
R2
b
2R
c
R4
d
3R4

detailed solution

Correct option is D

1λ=R112−122 or  1λ=R1−14=3R4Hence, wavenumber1λ=3R4

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