Solve this: 17. The short wavelength limit for the Lyman series of the hydrogen spectrum is . Calculate the short wavelength limit for Balmer series of the hydrogen spectrum. Share with your friends Share 0 Decoder_2 answered this Dear student,formula is,1λ=R1nf2-1ni2The short wavelength limit λL for the Lyman series would be,1λL=R112-1∞2=Rso,R=1913.4AngstromThe short wavelength limit λB for the Balmer series would beL for the Lyman series would be,1λB=R122-1∞2=R4λB=4×R=2653.6 AngstromRegards 0 View Full Answer