NEET2013ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesActual
The first ionisation enthalpy of Na , Mg and Si are 496,737,776 ~kJ / mol respectively. What will be the first ionisation enthalpy potential of Al in kJ / mol ?
Options
- A>766 ~kJ / mol
- B>496 and < 737 ~kJ
- C>737 and < 766 ~kJ / mol
- D>496 ~kJ / mol
Correct answer
B. >496 and < 737 ~kJ
Step-by-step solution
The ionisation enthalpy of Al is lower than that of Mg as 3 p^1 electron of Al is easier to remove than to remove an electron from 3s-orbital of Mg fully-filled.