Atomic Structure - Result Question 72

Assertion and Reason

Read the following questions and answer as per the direction given below :

(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct; Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct; Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

(c) Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect

(d) Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct

48.

Statement I The first ionisation energy of Be is greater than that of B.

Statement II $2 p$-orbital is lower in energy than $2 s$.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 48. (c)

Solution:

  1. Assertion is correct $\operatorname{Be}\left(1 s^{2}, 2 s^{2}\right)$ has stable electronic configuration, removing an electron require more energy than the same for $B\left(2 p^{1}\right)$. Reason is incorrect (Aufbau principle).


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