Chemistry-Ionization Energy

NEET Chemistry Ionization Energy Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11

Assertion (A): Ionization energy generally increases across a period from left to right. | Reason (R): Effective nuclear charge increases across a period, leading to stronger attraction of the valence electrons.

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 but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

As per the NCERT context, ionization energy increases across a period due to the increase in effective nuclear charge, which strengthens the attraction between the nucleus and valence electrons.

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