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Why the first ionisation energy of carbon atom is greater than that of boron atom whereas, the reverse is true for the second ionisation energy. |
Answer» Correct Answer - [Zeff & half filled config.] `[C = 1s^(2) 2s^(2) 2p^(2)` `B = 1s^(2) 2s^(2) 2p^(1)` Left to right atomic size decreases, `IE_(1) uarr` After the removal of `1e^(-), B` acquire fully filled stable s-orbital configuration, therefore `IE_(2)` of `B gt C` |
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