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Question

The correct order of $C,N,O$ and F in terms of second ionisation potential is

Options

A.F $< N < C < O$
B.C $<$ O $<$ N $<$ F
C.C $<$ N $<$ F $<$ O
D.C $<$ F $<$ N $<$ O

Solution

To compare second ionization potential configuration of mono-cation is observed

$$C^{+}$$ $$N^{+}$$ $$O^{+}$$ $$F^{+}$$
$$\lbrack He\rbrack$$ $$\lbrack He\rbrack$$ $$\lbrack He\rbrack 2{\text{ }s}^{2}2p^{3}$$ $$\lbrack He\rbrack 2{\text{ }s}^{2}2p^{4}$$
$$2{\text{ }s}^{2}{sp}^{1}$$ $$2{\text{ }s}^{2}2p^{2}$$

Half-filled

stable.

Half-filled

stable.

$2^{\text{nd~}}$ IE order

O $>$ F $>$ N $>$ C

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