NEETChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Among the second-period elements, the actual ionisation enthalpies are in the order Li < B < Be < C < O < N < F < Ne. Which of the following options explains why Be has a higher ionisation enthalpy than B?
Options
- ABeryllium has a smaller atomic size compared to boron.
- BBeryllium has a higher effective nuclear charge (Z eff ) than boron.
- CThe electronic configuration of Be has higher stability than the electronic configuration of B due to complete
- DBeryllium has more protons in its nucleus compared to boron.
Correct answer
C. The electronic configuration of Be has higher stability than the electronic configuration of B due to complete
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (C) The electronic configuration of Be has higher stability than the electronic configuration of B due to completely filled 2s orbital