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The emission spectrum of hydrogen discovered first an the region of the electromagnetic spectrum in which it belongs, respectively are-

A

Lyman, ultraviolet

B

Lyman, visible

C

Balmer, ultraviolet

D

Balmer, visible

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D

Balmer and Lyman series were discovered in 1885 and in 1906 respectively. Balmer series lies in the visible region whereas Lyman series in the ultraviolet region.
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