MCQ
The first $I.E.$ of $Na, Mg, Al$ and $Si$ are in the order
  • A
    $Na < Mg < Al < Si$
  • $Na < Al < Mg < Si$
  • C
    $Na < Al < Si < Mg$
  • D
    $Na > Mg > Al > Si$

Answer

Correct option: B.
$Na < Al < Mg < Si$
b
The first ionization potential of Na, Mg, Al, and Si are in the order, $Na$

On moving from left to right in a period, the ionization energy increases.

 

Al has lower ionization energy than Mg. Al has valence shell electronic configuration $3 s^{2} 3 p^{1}$.

Mg has valence shell electronic configuration $3 s^{2}$.

Less energy is required to remove a p electron than filled s electron from the same principal quantum shell.

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