When photons of energy $8 \times 10^{-19} \ J$ are incident on a photosensitive material,the de Broglie wavelength of the photoelectrons emitted with maximum kinetic energy is $10 \ Å$. The work function of the photosensitive material is nearly (in $eV$)

  • A
    $3.5$
  • B
    $2.5$
  • C
    $2.0$
  • D
    $1.5$

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