AFMC AFMC Solved Paper-2009

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    Which represents the correct order of first ionisation potential of third period elements?

    A) \[Na\text{ }>\text{ }Mg\text{ }>\text{ }Al\text{ }>\text{ }Si\]      

    B) \[Na\text{ }<\text{ }Mg\text{ }<\text{ }Al\text{ }<\text{ }Si\]

    C) \[Na\text{ }<\text{ }Si\text{ }<\text{ }Al\text{ }<\text{ }Mg\]

    D) \[Na\text{ }<\text{ }Al\text{ }<\text{ }Mg\text{ }<\text{ }Si\]

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Generally, ionisation potential increases, as we move from left to right in a period. However, the ionisation potential of II group elements is higher than that of the III group elements. This is because of the fully filled s-orbitals in II group elements. Hence, the correct order of ionisation potential is Na < Al < Mg < Si


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