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The frequency of the radiation emitted by alkali metals in the flame test follows the order :
Q. The frequency of the radiation emitted by alkali metals in the flame test follows the order :
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A
L
i
>
N
a
>
K
>
C
s
B
L
i
>
K
>
N
a
>
C
s
C
K
>
N
a
>
L
i
>
C
s
D
K
>
C
s
>
N
a
>
L
i
Solution:
Alkali metals have very low ionisation energy. So, it will be very easy to eject an electron. Electrons are ejected from the surface of the metal when a radiation of suitable frequency is used in photoelectric effect.
Therefore, correct order of absorb frequency is
K
>
C
s
>
N
a
>
L
i