MCQ
The non $-$ radio active metal of $\ce{IIA}$ group having least first ionisation potential is :
  • A
    Radium
  • B
    Beryllium
  • C
    Calcium
  • Barium

Answer

Correct option: D.
Barium
On moving down the group of alkaline earth metals, the atomic size of metals increases and their first ionization enthalpies decreases from $\ce{Be}$ to $\ce{Ba}$. Thus non radioactive barium has least first ionization enthalpy among the non radioactive elements of group $\ce{IIA}.$

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