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Q.

The decreasing order of second ionization potential of K, Ca, Ba is

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a

Ba > K > Ca

b

K > Ba > Ca

c

K > Ca > Ba

d

Ca > Ba > K

answer is A.

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As we descend, the group size grows and the nuclear charge on the electrons becomes less effective. Ionization potential falls off in the group as a result. Ca therefore has a higher second ionization potential than Ba.

K has a higher second ionization potential than Ca because, after losing one electron, it adopts a stable noble gas structure.

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