Q.

The electronic configurations of elements A,B and C are [He]2s1, [Ne] 3s1 and [Ar] 4s1 respectively. Which one of the following order is correct for the first ionisation potentials of A, B and C

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a

B > C > A

b

C > A > B

c

C > B > A

d

A > B > C

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

As we can see that all these elements are the succeeding members of a group of periodic table.

And we know that ionisation energy decreases with increase in number of shells.same will happen if we move down the group,

We can say that as we move down the group ionisation energy decreases.

Hence, the correct order is A>B>C

Therefore, option(a) is the correct answer.

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