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When the ionisation energy v/s atomic number is plotted for the elements, of atomic number 11 to 18 , two peaks are observed for the element X and Y in between the curve. What is the difference between atomic number of element X and element Y ?

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answer is 3.

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Detailed Solution

 Peak is observed at Mg At. No=12  and P (At. No = 15).

It is because ' Mg' has completely filled orbitals and 'P' has half-filled orbitals.

So, the difference between Atomic number of X and Y is |12-15|=|3|

Hence, the required answer is 3.

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