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Which of the following structures is associated with biggest jump between the second and third ionization energy?
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Options:
  • A 1s22s22p63s1
  • B 1s22s22p5
  • C 1s22s22p6
  • D 1s22s22p63s23p2
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 1s22s22p63s23p2
1s22s22p63s23p2 is Si (IV group element).
In this case, first two electrons are to be removed from 3p orbitals and the third electron is removed from fully-filled 3s orbital so third ionization energy will be very high.

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