KCET2010ChemistryThermodynamics (C)
Generally, the first ionization energy increases along a period. But there are some exceptions. One which is not an exception is
Options
- AN and O
- BNa and Mg
- CMg and Al
- DBe and B
Correct answer
B. Na and Mg
Step-by-step solution
Na belongs to IA group and Mg belongs to IIA group. On moving form left to right in a period, first ionization energy increases, thus, IE of Mg is greater than the IE of Na. IE order Mg > Na