The wavelength of a spectral line emitted by a hydrogen atom in the Balmer series is $\frac{16}{3 R}$ ($R$ is the Rydberg constant). What is the value of the principal quantum number of the state from which the transition takes place?

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $3$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $5$

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