Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties Question 48

Question: The order of the magnitude of first ionisation potentials of Be, B, N and O is [MP PMT 1996]

Options:

A) $ N>O>Be>B $

B) $ N>Be>O>B $

C) $ Be>B>N>O $

D) $ B>Be>O>N $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ N>O>Be>B $ Ist ionisation energy of $ (n) $ because of half filled $ p $ -orbital.