In the $n^{th}$ orbit,the energy of an electron is given by $E_n = -\frac{13.6}{n^2} \text{ eV}$ for a hydrogen atom. The energy required to excite the electron from the first orbit $(n=1)$ to the second orbit $(n=2)$ will be..... eV.

  • A
    $10.2$
  • B
    $12.1$
  • C
    $13.6$
  • D
    $3.4$

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