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In hydrogen spectrum, which of the following spectral series lies in ultraviolet region?

Options

  1. APfund
  2. BLyman
  3. CPaschen
  4. DBrackett

Correct answer

B. Lyman

Step-by-step solution

Lyman series of hydrogen atom lies in ultraviolet region, Balmer series lies in visible region while Pfund and Paschen series lie in infrared region.

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