Q.

For the second period elements the correct increasing order of first ionization enthalpy is                [2019]

1 Li < Be < B < C < O < N < F < Ne  
2 Li < Be < B < C < N < O < F < Ne  
3 Li < B < Be < C < O < N < F < Ne  
4 Li < B < Be < C < N < O < F < Ne  

Ans.

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As we move across a period, ionisation enthalpy increases, because of increased nuclear charge and decrease in atomic radii. However, abnormal values are observed for Be, N and Ne due to extra stability of half filled and fully filled orbitals. Thus, the actual order is,
Li < B < Be < C < O < N < F < Ne.