An electron collides with a hydrogen atom in its ground state and excites it to the $n=3$ state. The energy given to the hydrogen atom in this inelastic collision (neglecting the recoil of the hydrogen atom) is (in $\text{ eV}$)

  • A
    $10.2$
  • B
    $12.1$
  • C
    $12.5$
  • D
    $13.6$

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