NEETChemistryd and f Block Elements
What does the general trend towards less negative Eo values across the series indicate?
Options
- AIncreasing ionization enthalpies
- BIncreasing hydration enthalpies
- CIncreasing reduction potential
- DDecreasing ionization enthalpies
Correct answer
D. Decreasing ionization enthalpies
Step-by-step solution
The general trend towards less negative Eo values across the series is related to the general increase in the sum of the first and second ionization enthalpies.