NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
What is the main factor leading to the decrease in ionization enthalpy down Group 15?
Options
- AIncrease in atomic size
- BDecrease in number of valence electrons
- CReduction in metallic character
- DPresence of completely filled d orbitals
Correct answer
A. Increase in atomic size
Step-by-step solution
The paragraph attributes the decrease in ionization enthalpy down Group 15 to the gradual increase in atomic size.