An electron in the $n = 1$ orbit of a hydrogen atom is bound by $13.6 \, eV$. If a hydrogen atom is in the $n = 3$ state,how much energy is required to ionize it?

  • A
    $13.6$
  • B
    $4.53$
  • C
    $3.4$
  • D
    $1.51$

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