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For the hydrogen atom, the energy of the electron is defined by the factor En=−13.58/n2 eV. Here n is positive integer.
The minimum amount of energy that can be absorbed by hydrogen atom in its ground state is:

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1.00 eV
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3.39 eV
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6.79 eV
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10.19 eV
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Solution

The correct option is D 10.19 eV
The energy of the hydrogen atom is given by:
En=13.58n2
at n=1,E1= 13.58 eV
Here, the minimum amount of energy that can be absorbed by hydrogen atom in its ground state is the energy required for transition of an electron from its n=1 state to n=2 state.
n= 2, E2=3.395 eV
Therefore, minimum energy=E2E1
3.395+13.58= 10.19 eV

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