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The first ionization potentials (eV) of Be and B respectively are (a) 8.29,8.29 (b) 9.32,9.32 (c) 8.29,9.32 (d) 9.32,8.29

Answer»

The correct option is: (d) 9.32,8.29

Explanation:

4Be  1s2 2s2, 5 1s2 2s2 2p1  

Due to stable fully-filled 's'-orbital arrangement of electrons in 'Be' atom, more energy is required to remove an electron from the valence shell than 'B' atom. Therefore 'Be' has higher ionization potential than 'B'.



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