Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties Question 28
Question: The second ionization potential is [Bihar CEE 1995; CET Pune 1998]
Options:
A) Less than the first ionization potential
B) Equal to the first ionization potential
C) Greater than the first ionization potential
D) None of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Greater than the first ionization energy because after removal one $ {{e}^{-}} $ , effective nuclear charge increases.