Among the elements Zn, Ga, Ge as As, the one with the lowest first ionization energy is -

(c) Ga. Explanation: Ga has the lowest IE₁ (c).

Q42 · CSIR-NET Chemistry, June 2018

Paper: CSIR-NET June 2018 · Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Main Group Elements · Topic: Main Group Elements – General · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

Among the elements $\mathrm{Zn}, \mathrm{Ga}, \mathrm{Ge}$ as As , the one with the lowest first ionization energy is -

(a)As

(b)Zn

(c)Ga

(d)$\mathrm{XeF_6}$ and $\mathrm{XeF_6}$

Answer

Answer: C ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high

Explanation

Ga has the lowest IE₁ (c).

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