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Which element of the \(3 d\)-series has highest third ionisation enthalpy?
Chemistryd and f Block ElementsAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2020 (21 Sep Shift 2)
Options:
  • A \(\mathrm{Mn}\)
  • B \(\mathrm{Zn}\)
  • C \(\mathrm{Fe}\)
  • D \(\mathrm{Cu}\)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: \(\mathrm{Zn}\)
The electronic configuration of zinc metal is
\(\mathrm{Zn} \Rightarrow[\mathrm{Ar}] 3 d^{10}, 4 s^2\)
The third ionisation enthalpy of \(\mathrm{Zn}\) means removal of electron from the stable configuration of \(3 d^{10}\).
The metal having the highest third ionisation enthalpy is \(\mathrm{Zn}\). Hence, the correct option is (b).

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