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If first excitation potential of a hydrogen-like atom is V electron volt, then the ionization energy of this atom will be
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Options:
  • A V electron volt
     
  • B 3V4 electron volt
     
  • C 4V3 electron volt
     
  • D Cannot be calculated by given information
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The correct answer is: 4V3 electron volt
 
First excitation energy =Rhc112-122=Rhc34

∴   34Rhc=V eV

∴   Rhc=4V3 eV

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