What is the shortest-wavelength line in the emission spectrum of the hydrogen atom?

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The shortest-wavelength line in the emission spectrum of hydrogen atom is the Lyman series that occurs when electrons move from higher energy levels to the n=1 level. The transition from n=2 to n=1 produces the Lyman-alpha line, with a wavelength of 121.6 nm. However, the question asks for the shortest wavelength, which corresponds to the transition from n=3 to n=1, producing a line with a wavelength of 91.2 nm. Therefore, the correct answer is D) 91.2 nm.

What Is the Shortest-Wavelength Line in the Emission Spectrum of the Hydrogen