NEETChemistryHydrogen
Why is the Ionisation enthalpy of hydrogen higher than that of sodium?
Options
- AHydrogen has a smaller atomic size than sodium.
- BHydrogen has a greater nuclear charge than sodium.
- CHydrogen has a lower number of electrons compared to sodium.
- DHydrogen has a higher electron affinity than sodium.
Correct answer
B. Hydrogen has a greater nuclear charge than sodium.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Hydrogen has a greater nuclear charge than sodium.