The ionization energy of the hydrogen atom is $13.6 \ eV$. The potential energy of the electron in $n=2$ state of the hydrogen atom is

  • A
    $+3.4 \ eV$
  • B
    $-3.4 \ eV$
  • C
    $+6.8 \ eV$
  • D
    $-6.8 \ eV$

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