The energy of an electron in the $n^{th}$ orbit of a hydrogen atom is given by $E_n = -\frac{13.6}{n^2} \, eV$. How much energy in $eV$ is required to move an electron from the $n = 2$ orbit to the $n = 3$ orbit?

  • A
    $1.9$
  • B
    $1.5$
  • C
    $0.85$
  • D
    $3.4$

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