Which of the following metal requires radiation of the lowest wavelength to cause emission of electrons?
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a
Na
b
K
c
Mg
d
Ca
answer is C.
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Detailed Solution
Among Na, K, Mg and ca, IE of Mg is highest (due to the smallest metal atom) which requires high energy E=hv=h×Cλ or requires radiation of highest frequency (or lower wavelength to cause emission of electrons)