If the wavelengths of the first Lyman line for Hydrogen,$He^+$,and $Li^{2+}$ ions are $\lambda_1$,$\lambda_2$,and $\lambda_3$ respectively,then the ratio of these wavelengths is:

  • A
    $1:4:9$
  • B
    $9:4:1$
  • C
    $36:9:4$
  • D
    None of these

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