The Lyman series is formed by electron transitions in hydrogen that
A) begin on the $n = 2$ shell.
B) begin on the $n = 1$ shell.
C) end on the $n = 2$ shell.
D) end on the $n = 1$ shell.
E) are between the $n = 1$ and $n = 3$ shells.

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The Lyman series involves electron transitions that end on the $n = 1$ shell in hydrogen.

The Lyman Series Is Formed by Electron Transitions in Hydrogen n=2n = 2n=2

The Lyman Series Is Formed by Electron Transitions in Hydrogen $n = 2$