Consider the spectral line resulting from the transition $n = 2 \rightarrow n = 1$ in the atoms and ions given below. The shortest wavelength is produced by:

  • A
    hydrogen atom
  • B
    deuterium atom
  • C
    singly ionized helium
  • D
    doubly ionized lithium

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