The transition metal having highest 3rd ionisation enthalpy is :
- Mn
- Fe
- Cr
- V
Answer
(1) Mn
Solution
3rd IE removes an electron from M2+:
V2+: 3d3, Cr2+: 3d4, Mn2+: 3d5, Fe2+: 3d6
∵ Mn2+ has the stable half-filled 3d5 configuration ⇒ removing the 3rd electron needs the most energy
( iH3/kJ mol-1: V 2828, Cr 2987, Mn 3248, Fe 2957)
Answer: (1)