If the frequency required for the transition from 2nd to 5th orbit is 4 x \( { 10}^{ 15} \) Hz, what will the corresponding energy be?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is option 2: 16.5 eV
energy : E = hv
v = 4 x \( { 10}^{ 15} \) Hz
$ E = 6.63\times 10^{-34}\times 4\times 10^{15} J = 16.5 eV$
While multiplying h and ν gives a number around 2.65, that is in joules, not eV. Therefore, the correct energy in electron volts is approximately 16.5 eV.