Q.

A 'p'-block element (E) and hydrogen form a binary cation (EHx)+, while EH3 on treatment with K2HgI4 in alkaline medium gives a precipitate of basic mercury(II) amido-iodine. Given below are first ionisation enthalpy values (kJ mol-1) for first element each from group 13, 14, 15 and 16. Identify the correct first ionisation enthalpy value for element E.               [2026]

1 1402  
2 1312  
3 801  
4 1086  

Ans.

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Element E is N, the species is NH4+, among B, C, N and O, N has highest first ionization energy.