AP EAMCET202021 Sep 2020Evening ShiftChemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
Which element of the (3 d )-series has highest third ionisation enthalpy?
Options
- A( Mn )
- B( Zn )
- C( Fe )
- D( Cu )
Correct answer
B. ( Zn )
Step-by-step solution
The electronic configuration of zinc metal is ( Zn [ Ar ] 3 d¹⁰, 4 s^2 ) The third ionisation enthalpy of ( Zn ) means removal of electron from the stable configuration of (3 d¹⁰ ). The metal having the highest third ionisation enthalpy is ( Zn ). Hence, the correct option is (b).