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

(A) 3 s2

(B) 3s23p1

(C) 3 s23p3

(D) 3 s23p4

The correct order of first ionization enthalpy for them is

ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesJEE MainJEE Main 2022 (27 Jul Shift 2)
Options:
  • A A<B<C<D
  • B B<A<D<C
  • C B<D<A<C
  • D B<A<C<D
Solution:
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The correct answer is: B<A<D<C

(A) 3 s2Mg

(B) 3 s23p1Al

(C) 3 s23p3P

(D) 3 s23p4S

Al has one unpaired electron in its highest energy orbital 3p, and Mg's highest energy orbital 3s has the paired electrons.

It is energetically favourable for all the electrons in an orbital to be paired, which means that breaking up this pair would require more energy.

Compared to 16th group, 15 group have high ionisation energy. It is because of the stable half filled configuration of he 15th group elements.

P-3s23p3

S-3s23p4

Therefore, P has more ionisation energy than S.

Hence, the correct order of first ionization enthalpy is B<A<D<C

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