Chemistry-Ionization Energy
NEET Chemistry Ionization Energy Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11
Assertion (A): The second ionization enthalpy of sodium is higher than its first ionization enthalpy. | Reason (R): It is more difficult to remove an electron from a positively charged ion than from a neutral atom.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true, but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The second ionization enthalpy is always higher because energy is needed to remove an electron from a positively charged ion, as stated in the NCERT context.
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