$A$ metal surface of work function $1.13 eV$ is irradiated with light of wavelength $310 nm$. The retarding potential required to stop the escape of photoelectrons is [Take $hc = 1240 eV \cdot nm$] (in $V$)

  • A
    $1.13$
  • B
    $2.87$
  • C
    $3.97$
  • D
    $4.23$

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