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Among the following transition elements, which one has the highest second ionisation energy?

(i) V Z=23     (ii) Cr Z=24     (iii) Mn Z=25     (iv) Ti Z=22
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Options:
  • A (i)
  • B (ii)
  • C (iii)
  • D (iv)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: (ii)

The general trend observed in the second ionisation enthalpy of 3d-series elements is that as we move from left to right in the period, the ionisation energy increases. But, Cr and Zn are exceptions to this trend. The value of second ionisation energy for Cr is more than Mn. This can be explained based on the electronic configuration of their M+ ions:

Cr+24=Ar3d5 and Mn+25=Ar3d54s1

Cr+ has a stable electronic configuration because of half-filled d-subshell. Thus removing an electron from it is difficult. Therefore, Cr has the highest second ionisation energy among the given elements.

The correct order for second ionisation energy for the given elements is Ti<V<Mn<Cr.

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