NEET2009ChemistryStructure of AtomActual
Amongst the element with following electronic configurations, which one of them may have the highest ionization energy ?
Options
- A[ Ne ] 3 ~s ^2 3 p ^1
- B[ Ne ] 3 ~s ^2 3 p ^3
- C[ Ne ] 3 ~s ^2 3 p ^2
- D[ Ar ] 3 ~d ¹⁰ 4 ~s ^2 4 p ^3
Correct answer
B. [ Ne ] 3 ~s ^2 3 p ^3
Step-by-step solution
[ Ne ] 3 ~s ^2 3 p ^3 has highest ionization energy (half-filled)