The electron of a hydrogen atom makes a transition from the $(n + 1)^{th}$ orbit to the $n^{th}$ orbit. For large $n$,the wavelength of the emitted radiation is proportional to:

  • A
    $n$
  • B
    $n^3$
  • C
    $n^4$
  • D
    $n^2$

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