The incorrect relationship in the following pairs in relation to ionisation enthalpies is :
- Mn2+ < Fe2+
- Mn+ < Mn2+
- Mn+ < Cr+
- Fe2+ < Fe3+
Answer
(1) Mn2+ < Fe2+
Solution
Ionisation enthalpy of an ion = energy needed to remove one more electron from it.
(1) Mn2+ (3d5, stable half-filled) Mn3+: i H3(Mn) = 3248 kJ mol-1
Fe2+ (3d6) Fe3+ (3d5): i H3(Fe) = 2957 kJ mol-1
Mn2+ > Fe2+; so ' Mn2+ < Fe2+' is incorrect.
(2) Mn+ (1509) < Mn2+ (3248): an electron is removed more easily from the less charged ion. Correct.
(3) Mn+ (3d5 4s1, loses 4s electron, 1509) < Cr+ (3d5, stable, 1592). Correct.
(4) Fe2+ (2957) < Fe3+ (higher charge and stable 3d5, about 5290). Correct.
Answer: (1)