JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2021 - 16th March Evening Shift - No. 10)

Identify the elements X and Y using the ionisation energy values given below :

Ionization energy (kJ/mol)
1$${st}$$ 2$${nd}$$
X 495 4563
Y 731 1450
X = F; Y = Mg
X = Mg; Y = F
X = Na; Y = Mg
X = Mg; Y = Na

Explanation

Due to 2p6, noble gas electronic configuration, the second ionisation enthalpy of Na is very high. That’s why has large difference between IE1, and IE2

Mg+ is 2p6, 3s1.

After the loss of one electron, Mg+ will be formed with noble gas electronic configuration. That’s why has less difference between I.E1 and I.E2, but it's I.E3 is very high.

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