The maximum wavelength of radiation that can produce the photoelectric effect in a certain metal is $200 \ nm$. The maximum kinetic energy acquired by an electron due to radiation of wavelength $100 \ nm$ will be .............. $eV$.

  • A
    $12.4$
  • B
    $6.2$
  • C
    $100$
  • D
    $200$

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