What is the shortest wavelength of the Lyman series?
A)91.16 nm
B)45.60 nm
C)121.5 nm
D)204.1 nm
E)365 nm

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The Lyman series involves transitions from higher energy levels to the first energy level (n=1) of hydrogen. Therefore, the shortest wavelength of the Lyman series corresponds to the transition from n=2 to n=1, which is known as the Lyman-alpha transition. The wavelength of this transition is 91.16 nm, which corresponds to choice A.

What Is the Shortest Wavelength of the Lyman Series