The work functions $(W_0)$ of $K, Na, Li, Mg$ and $Cu$ are $2.25, 2.30, 2.42, 3.70$ and $4.80 \ eV$ respectively. How many of these metals do not undergo photoelectric effect when a radiation of wavelength $450 \ nm$ is allowed to fall on them? $(1 \ eV = 1.602 \times 10^{-19} \ J)$

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $1$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $5$

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