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In which region of the spectrum does the Lyman series of hydrogen lie?
AX-ray
BVisible
CInfrared
DUltraviolet
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Ultraviolet
Transitions down to n = 1 release large energies, putting all Lyman wavelengths in the ultraviolet.
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