The constant in the Rydberg formula is R_H = 10.96776 µm^-1. The wavelength predicted by this formula for m = 5 and n = 3 is A) 656 nm. B) 486 nm. C) 434 nm. D) 410 nm. E) None of these is correct.

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The Rydberg formula for hydrogen is used to calculate the wavelengths of spectral lines. For m = 5 and n = 3, the wavelength is not one of the given options.

The Constant in the Rydberg Formula Is RH = 10

The Constant in the Rydberg Formula Is R_H = 10