If the light from the Balmer series of hydrogen is used to eject photoelectrons from a metal, then the maximum work function of the metal can be: (in $\text{ eV}$)

  • A
    $1.89$
  • B
    $3.4$
  • C
    $3.8$
  • D
    $5.1$

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