The ionisation potential of a hydrogen atom is $-13.6 \ eV$. What will be the energy of the atom corresponding to $n = 2$?

  • A
    $-3.4$
  • B
    $-6.8$
  • C
    $-1.7$
  • D
    $-2.7$

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