Question

Questloh 6:
Which of the following structures is associated
with the biggest jump between the second and
the third ionization enthalpies?​

Answer 1

Answer:

ANSWER

Let us consider the configurations of the given elements after the loss of 2 electrons:-

A) 1s

2

2s

2

B) 1s

2

2s

2

2p

5

C) 1s

2

2s

2

2p

6

D) 1s

2

2s

1

From the options above we notice that the greatest energy will be involved for option C as it has attained the noble gas configuration after the loss of 2 electrons and removal of a 3

rd

electron will require a lot of energy.

Hence option C is the right

Explanation:

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