NEETChemistryd and f Block Elements
What is the reason behind the trend of less negative Eo values for M2+/M?
Options
- AIncrease in the sum of the first and second ionization energies
- BDecrease in the sum of the first and second ionization energies
- CIncrease in atomic size
- DDecrease in atomic size
Correct answer
A. Increase in the sum of the first and second ionization energies
Step-by-step solution
The trend of less negative Eo values for M2+/M is related to the increase in the sum of the first and second ionization enthalpies.