AIIMS2013Chemistry-Periodic Properties

AIIMS 2013 Chemistry Ionization Enthalpy MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

The first ionisation enthalpy of Na, Mg and Si are 496, 737, 776 kJ/mol respectively. What will be the first ionisation enthalpy potential of Al in kJ/mol?

A

>766kJ/mol> 766 kJ/mol

B

>496and<737kJ/mol> 496 and < 737 kJ/mol

C

>737and<766kJ/mol> 737 and < 766 kJ/mol

D

>496kJ/mol> 496 kJ/mol

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Na, Mg, Al and Si are in period 3 and as we move across the period, the atomic size decreases and hence ionisation enthalpy increases. So, the order is Na < Mg < Al < Si. Hence, IE of Al is greater than that of Mg (737 kJ/mol) and lower than that of Si (776 kJ/mol).

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