Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2022

Outermost electronic configurations of four elements A, B, C, D are given below :

(A) $3 s^{2}$

(B) $3 s^{2} 3 p^{1}$

(C) $3 s^{2} 3 p^{3}$

(D) $3 s^{2} 3 p^{4}$

The correct order of first ionization enthalpy for them is :

  1. A (A) < (B) < (C) < (D)
  2. B (B) < (A) < (D) < (C) Correct answer
  3. C (B) < (D) < (A) < (C)
  4. D (B) < (A) < (C) < (D)

Solution

Orbitals with fully filled and half-filled electronic configuration are stable, and require more energy for ionization <br/><br/> Elements with greater electronegativity require more energy for ionisation <br/><br/> Hence the correct order is $C>D>A>B$

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Atomic Structure · Topic: Bohr's Model

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