With which of the following electronic configurations does an atom have the lowest ionisation enthalpy?

  • A
    $1s^2 \ 2s^2 \ 2p^3$
  • B
    $1s^2 \ 2s^2 \ 2p^5 \ 3s^1$
  • C
    $1s^2 \ 2s^2 \ 2p^6$
  • D
    $1s^2 \ 2s^2 \ 2p^5$

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Which one of the following elements has the highest ionisation energy?

The $CORRECT$ order of first ionisation enthalpy is:

$B$ has a smaller first ionization enthalpy than $Be$. Consider the following statements:
$(I)$ It is easier to remove a $2p$ electron than a $2s$ electron.
$(II)$ The $2p$ electron of $B$ is more shielded from the nucleus by the inner core of electrons than the $2s$ electrons of $Be$.
$(III)$ The $2s$ electron has more penetration power than the $2p$ electron.
$(IV)$ The atomic radius of $B$ is more than $Be$.
(Atomic number: $B=5, Be=4$)
The correct statements are:

The first ionization enthalpy $(\Delta_{i} H)$ values of the third period elements,$Na, Mg$ and $Si$ are respectively $496, 737$ and $786 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$. Predict whether the first $\Delta_{i} H$ value for $Al$ will be more close to $575$ or $760 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$? Justify your answer.

Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$: The decrease in first ionization enthalpy from $B$ to $Al$ is much larger than that from $Al$ to $Ga$.
Statement $II$: The $d$ orbitals in $Ga$ are completely filled.
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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