In the nth orbit, the energy of an electron En=−13.6n2eV for hydrogen atom. The energy required to take the electron from first orbit to second orbit will be
A
10.2eV
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B
12.1eV
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C
13.6eV
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D
3.4eV
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Solution
The correct option is A10.2eV E1→2=−3.4−(−13.6)=+10.2eV