AIPMT PRELIMS2009Chemistry-Periodic Table
AIPMT PRELIMS 2009 Chemistry Ionization Energy MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Amongst the elements with following electronic configurations, which one of them may have the highest ionization energy?
A
Ne [3s²3p²]
B
Ar [3d¹⁰4s²4p³]
C
Ne [3s²3p¹]
D
Ne [3s²3p³]
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The element with the smallest atomic size and a half-filled p-sub shell will have the highest ionization energy. Ne [3s²3p³] fits this criterion.
Found an issue with this question?