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Q.

The work function ϕ of some metals is listed below. The number of metals which will show photoelectric effect when light of 300 nm wavelength falls on the metal is 
 

MetalLiNaKMgCuAgFePtW
ϕ(eV)2.42.32.23.74.84.34.76.34.75

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answer is 4.

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Detailed Solution

Energy of photon
hcλJ=hceV=6.625×1034×3×108300×109×1.602×1019=4.14eV
For photoelectric effect to occur, energy of incident photons must be greater work function of metal. Hence, only Li,Na,K and Mg have work functions less than 4.14 V

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