Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties · NEET Preparation Chemistry
The correct order of the second ionization enthalpy of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and fluorine is:
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The correct order of the second ionization enthalpy of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and fluorine is:
- A.C > N > O > F
- B.O > N > F > CCorrect answer
- C.F > O > N > C
- D.N > C > O > F
Solution
The electronic configurations of the neutral atoms are: C (), N (), O (), F (). After losing one electron, the cations have configurations: C (), N (), O (), F (). For the second ionization enthalpy, we remove an electron from these cations. N has a stable half-filled configuration, making its second ionization enthalpy exceptionally high. Oxygen (from O, ) also has a half-filled configuration after losing the second electron, giving it the highest value among them. Thus, the order of second ionization enthalpy is O > N > F > C.
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