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For the second period elements the correct increasing order of first ionisation enthalpy is:

  1. A
    Li
  2. B
    Li
  3. C
    Li
  4. D
    Li

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

General trend: Ionisation Enthalpy increases from left to right.
Exceptions:

Be>B: Be (2s
2
) has a stable fully-filled subshell, whereas B (2s
2
2p
1
) has one electron in 2p which is easier to remove.

N>O: N (2p
3
) has a stable half-filled p-subshell, whereas O (2p
4
) has one paired electron in 2p experiencing more repulsion.
Correct order: Li

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For the second period elements the correct increasing order of first ionisation enthalpy is:
A
Li
B
Li
C
Li
D
Li

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