Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties Ques 305
Question: Sodium can’t exhibit + 2 oxidation state because its second ionisation potential value is
Options:
A) zero
B) equal to first
C) less than first
D) much higher than the first
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
[a] $ IE_2 $ of Na is extremely high because after the removal of one electron, inert gas configuration is obtained. As a result sodium cannot show an oxidation state of +2.
