In the linear Stark effect, the application of an electric field
A. completely lifts the degeneracy of n = 2 level on hydrogen atom and splits n = 2 level into four levels
B. partially lifts the degeneracy of n = 2 level on hydrogen atom and splits n = 2 level into three levels
C. partially lifts the degeneracy of n = 2 level on hydrogen atom and splits n = 2 level into two levels
D. does not affect the n = 2 levels
Answer: Option B
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