KCET2021ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
The third ionisation enthalpy is highest in
Options
- Aalkali metals
- Balkaline earth metals
- Cchalcogens
- Dpnictogens
Correct answer
B. alkaline earth metals
Step-by-step solution
The third ionisation enthalpy is highest in a alkaline earth metals because it achieves stable noble gas configuration after removal of two electrons. Further removal of electron from the completely filled orbital require high ionisation enthalpy.