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The electronic configuration of elements A, B and C are [He]2s1,[Ne]3s1 and [Ar]4s1respectively Which one of the following order is correct for IE1(inkJmol−1)of A, B and C?
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Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
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Solution:
Electronic configuration of A, B, and C suggests that these are the successive members of a similar group. Ionisation energy decreases on moving down the group. Thus, it should follow the order: A>B>C.