Hydrogen And Its Compounds Question 176

Question: Ionization energy of hydrogen is

Options:

A) Equal to that of chlorine

B) Lesser than that of chlorine

C) Slightly higher than that of chlorine

D) Much higher than that of chlorine

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

IE of H is 1312 kJ/mole. IE of Cl is 1255 kJ/mole.