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The ground state energy of hydrogen atom is `-13.6 eV`. What is the potential energy of the electron in this state

A

`0 eV`

B

`-27.2 eV`

C

`1 eV`

D

`2 eV`

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The correct Answer is:
B

`P.E = 2 xx` Total energy `= 2 xx (-13.6) =- 27.2 eV`
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