Which of the following is the smallest size grain that can be seen using a normal microscope using visible light $(400 \ nm < \lambda < 700 \ nm)$ (in $nm$)?

  • A
    $488$
  • B
    $244$
  • C
    $122$
  • D
    $200$

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