AIPMT PRELIMS2001Chemistry-Periodic Table

AIPMT PRELIMS 2001 Chemistry Ionization Potential MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Correct order of 1st1^{st} IP among following elements Be, B, C, N, O is :-

A

B < Be < C < O < N

B

B < Be < C < N < O

C

Be < B < C < N < O

D

Be < B < C < O < N

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The ionization potential generally increases across a period. However, Be has a higher IP than B due to its filled s subshell, and N has a higher IP than O due to half-filled p subshell stability.

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