The wavelength of the second line of the Balmer series of a hydrogen atom is $\lambda \ nm$. What is the wavelength of the first line of the Lyman series of the $He^{+}$ ion (in $nm$)?

  • A
    $\frac{\lambda}{16}$
  • B
    $\frac{16}{\lambda}$
  • C
    $\frac{16}{3 \lambda}$
  • D
    $\frac{3 \lambda}{16}$

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