For the wavelength of visible radiation of the Hydrogen spectrum, Balmer gave an equation as $\lambda = \frac{xm^2}{m^2 - 4}$, where $m$ is an integer value. The value of $x$ in terms of Rydberg's constant $R$ is

  • A
    $\frac{R}{4}$
  • B
    $\frac{4}{R}$
  • C
    $2R$
  • D
    $4R$

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