Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties Question 6

Question: Ionization potential is lowest for [CPMT 1989; MP PET 2001]

Options:

A) Halogens

B) Inert gases

C) Alkaline earth metals

D) Alkali metals

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Alkali metals, lower the no. of valence $ {{e}^{-}} $ , lower is the value of ionization potential.