Calculate the wavenumber $\bar{v}$ in $cm^{-1}$ for yellow radiation having a wavelength of $5800 \ \mathring{A}$.

  • A
    $5.1 \times 10^{-8} \ s^{-1}$
  • B
    $5.1 \times 10^{10} \ s^{-1}$
  • C
    $5.1 \times 10^{14} \ s^{-1}$
  • D
    $5.1 \times 10^{8} \ s^{-1}$

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