JEE Advanced levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 3 of 3as090
When a hydrogen-like ion drops from n=2 to n=1 it emits a photon of 91.8eV. Using E1=−13.6eV for hydrogen, the ionisation energy of this ion in its ground state is
A122.4eV
B30.6eV
C54.4eV
D183.6eV
Answer: A
91.8=13.6Z2(1−1/4)=10.2Z2, so Z2=9, Z=3 (LiX2+). Ground-state ionisation energy =13.6×9=122.4eV.