Q32 / 170 · Manipal (MET) 2020 · Chemistry

Which element has maximum first ionisation potential?

  • A
    Cs
  • B
    F
  • C
    Na
  • Correct answer
    D
    He

Solution

Atoms and ions having inert gas configuration (such as helium), i.e. stable (half-filled) configuration have high ionisation potential, i.e. it is relatively easy to remove an electron from a partially filled valence shell, where $Z_{\text {eff }}$ is lower but it is relatively difficult to remove an electron from an atom or ion that has a filled valence shell, where $Z_{\text {eff }}$ is higher.

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

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