The wavelength of the ${K_\alpha }$ line in copper is $1.54 \mathring A$. The ionisation energy of the $K$ electron in copper in Joules is:

  • A
    $11.2 \times 10^{-27}$
  • B
    $12.9 \times 10^{-16}$
  • C
    $1.7 \times 10^{-15}$
  • D
    $10 \times 10^{-16}$

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