Periodic Classification and Periodic Properties 2 Question 25
25. The correct order of second ionisation potential of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and fluorine is
(1981, 1M)
(a) $\mathrm{C}>\mathrm{N}>\mathrm{O}>\mathrm{F}$
(b) O $>\mathrm{N}>\mathrm{F}>\mathrm{C}$
(c) O $>$ F $>$ N $>$ C
(d) F $>$ O $>$ N $>$ C
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 25. (c)
Solution:
- For second ionisation potential, electron will have to be removed from valence shell of the following ions:
In general, ionisation energy increases from left to right in a period. However, exception occur between adjacent atoms in a period, greater amount energy is required for removal of electron from completely half-filled or completely filled orbital than the same for adjacent atom with either less than completely half-filled or less than completely filled orbital. Therefore, ionisation potential of $\mathrm{O}^{+}$is greater than that of $\mathrm{F}^{+}$. Also ionisation potential of $\mathrm{N}^{+}$is greater than $\mathrm{C}^{+}$but less than both $\mathrm{O}^{+}$and $\mathrm{F}^{+}$ (periodic trend). Hence, overall order is 2nd IP: $\mathrm{O}>\mathrm{F}>\mathrm{N}>\mathrm{C}$.
