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The ratio of the largest to shortest wavelengths in Lyman series of hydrogen spectra is

a
25/9
b
17/6
c
9/5
d
4/3

detailed solution

Correct option is D

For Lyman series 1λmax=R112−122=34R  and1λmin=R112−1∞2=R1⇒λmaxλmin=43

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