3.16. Among the second period elements, the actual ionization enthalpies are in the order: Li
Explain why
(i) Be has higher ?i H than B?
(ii) O has lower ?i H than N and F?
3.16. Among the second period elements, the actual ionization enthalpies are in the order: Li
Explain why
(i) Be has higher ?i H than B?
(ii) O has lower ?i H than N and F?
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1 Answer
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3.16. (i) In the electronic configuration of Be (1s2 2s2) the outermost electron is present in 2s-orbital while in B (1s2 2s2 2p1) it is present in 2p-orbital. Since 2s – electrons are more strongly attracted by the nucleus than 2p-electrons, therefore, lesser amount of energy is required to knock out a 2p-electron than a 2s – electron.
Therefore, Be has higher? I H than that of B.
(ii) The electronic configuration of oxygen is 1s2 2s2 2p4. The 2p orbital contains 4 electrons out of which 2 are present in the same 2p-orbital. Due to this, the electron repulsion increases. N has stable half-filled configuration.
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