The ionization potential of a hydrogen atom is $13.6 \text{ eV}$. How much energy needs to be supplied to ionize a hydrogen atom in the first excited state (in $\text{ eV}$)?

  • A
    $13.6$
  • B
    $27.2$
  • C
    $3.4$
  • D
    $6.8$

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