NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesPractice
Which among the following elements have lowest value of IE 1 ?
Options
- APb
- BSn
- CSi
- DC
Correct answer
B. Sn
Step-by-step solution
Ionisation energy of carbon group follows the order C   >   Si   >   Ge   >   Pb   >   Sn . IE Pb > IE Sn because of poor shielding effect of electrons resulting in lanthanide contraction.