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.