Every series of the hydrogen spectrum has an upper and lower limit in wavelength. The spectral series which has an upper limit of wavelength equal to $18752 \mathring{A}$ is:
(Rydberg constant $R = 1.097 \times 10^7 \ m^{-1}$)

  • A
    Balmer series
  • B
    Lyman series
  • C
    Paschen series
  • D
    Pfund series

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