MCQ
The second ionization potential is
  • A
    Less than the first ionization potential
  • B
    Equal to the first ionization potential
  • Greater than the first ionization potential
  • D
    None of these

Answer

Correct option: C.
Greater than the first ionization potential
c
(c) Greater than the first ionization energy because after removal one ${e^ - }$, effective nuclear charge increases.

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