The wave numbers of three spectral lines of $H$ atom are considered. Identify the set of spectral lines belonging to the Balmer series. ($R =$ Rydberg constant)

  • A
    $ \frac{5R}{36}, \frac{3R}{16}, \frac{21R}{100} $
  • B
    $ \frac{5R}{36}, \frac{8R}{9}, \frac{15R}{16} $
  • C
    $ \frac{7R}{144}, \frac{3R}{16}, \frac{16R}{255} $
  • D
    $ \frac{3R}{4}, \frac{3R}{16}, \frac{7R}{144} $

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