If $\lambda_1$ and $\lambda_2$ are the wavelengths of the first member of the Balmer and Paschen series in a hydrogen atom,respectively,then the ratio of the respective frequencies,$f_1 / f_2$,is:

  • A
    $20$:$7$
  • B
    $27$:$5$
  • C
    $50$:$9$
  • D
    $108$:$7$

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