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The series limit wavelength of the Lyman series for the hydrogen atom is given by

A

`1/R`

B

`4/R`

C

`9/R`

D

`16/R`

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For series limit of Lyman series
`p=1` and `n=oo`
`:. 1/lambda=R[1/p^(2)-1/n^(2)]=R[1/1-1/oo]`
`:. lambda=1/R`
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