The work function of a certain metal is $2.3 \,eV$. If light of wave number $2 \times 10^6 \,m^{-1}$ falls on it,the kinetic energies of the fastest and slowest ejected electrons will be respectively:

  • A
    $2.48 \,eV, 0.18 \,eV$
  • B
    $0.18 \,eV, 0$
  • C
    $2.30 \,eV, 0.18 \,eV$
  • D
    $0.18 \,eV, 0.18 \,eV$

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