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An electron collides with a hydrogen atom in its ground state and excites it to n=3. The energy given to hydrogen atom in this inelastic collision is
[Neglect the recoiling of hydrogen atom]

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10.2 eV
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12.1 eV
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12.5 eV
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is B 12.1 eV
The energy required for electron for its transition from n=1 to n=3 state.

ΔE (given to hydrogen atom)

ΔE=E0(1n211n22)

ΔE=13.6(119)=13.6×89=12.1 eV

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