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When electromagnetic radiation of wavelength 300 nm falls on the surface of sodium, electrons are emitted with a kinetic energy of 1.68 ×10 5 J mol –1 . (i) What is the minimum energy needed to remove an electron from sodium? and (ii) What is the maximum wavelength that will cause a photoelectron to be emitted?
Options
- A(i) 3.84×10 –19 J and (ii) 517 nm
- B(i) 4.54×10 –19 J and (ii) 634 nm
- C(i) 5.67×10 –19 J and (ii) 428 nm
- D(i) 3.84×10 –19 J and (ii) 239 nm
Correct answer
A. (i) 3.84×10 –19 J and (ii) 517 nm
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) (i) 3.84×10 –19 J and (ii) 517 nm