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Q18.The minimum energy required by a hydrogen atom in ground state to emit radiation in Balmer series is nearly : (1) 1 . 5 eV (2) 13 . 6 eV (3) 1 . 9 eV (4) 12 . 1 eV

What This Question Tests

This question assesses the knowledge of energy levels in a hydrogen atom and the minimum energy required to excite it from the ground state to emit radiation in the Balmer series.

Concepts Tested

Energy levels of hydrogen atomBalmer seriesExcitation energy

Formulas Used

E_n = -13.6/n² eV

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