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The wave numbers of three spectral lines of H atom are considered. Identify the set of spectral lines belonging to Balmer series.
( 
Rydberg constant)
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
For the Balmer series, transitions end at 
.
Using the Rydberg formula 
, we calculate wavenumbers for transitions from different upper levels:
From 
From 
From 
Option contains exactly these three wavenumbers corresponding to the Balmer series transitions.
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