Ionization enthalpy of hydrogen atom is:

-13.6 eV

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13.6 eV

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3.4 eV

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10.2 eV

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Solution

The correct option is B 13.6 eV
Ionization enthalpy is numerically equal but opposite in sign to energy possessed by valence electron of hydrogen atom.

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