The wave number of the first line in the Lyman series of a hydrogen atom is ($R$ is Rydberg's constant).

  • A
    $\frac{3 R}{2}$
  • B
    $\frac{3 R}{4}$
  • C
    $2 R$
  • D
    $\frac{R}{2}$

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