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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