The ground state energy of a hydrogen atom is $-13.6 \text{ eV}$. The potential energy of the electron in this state is: (in $\text{ eV}$)

  • A
    $27.2$
  • B
    $-27.2$
  • C
    $-13.6$
  • D
    $13.6$

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