The correct order of first ionization enthalpy values of the following elements is : Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- A < B < D < C < E
- C < E < A < B < D
- E < C < A < B < D
- B < D < C < E < A
Answer
(3) E < C < A < B < D
Solution
iH1 increases across period 2, with two exceptions:
∵ Be (2s2, fully filled) > B (2p1, easily removed)
∵ N (2p3, half-filled) > O (2p4, paired electron repelled)
⇒ B (801) < Be (899) < O (1314) < N (1402) < F (1681) kJ mol-1
∴ E < C < A < B < D
Answer: (3)