Q18 / 213 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Chemistry · s Block Elements

Sodium is not observed in +2 state because its

A
Large ionic radius
B
High $I E_{1}$
Correct answer
C
High $I E_{2}$
D
High EA

Solution

Due to high second ionization energy, sodium does not exhibit +2 oxidation state.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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