MCQ
Which of the following metal is expected to have the highest third ionization enthalpy?
  • A
    $Cr (Z=24)$
  • B
    $V (Z=23)$
  • $Mn (Z=25)$
  • D
    $Fe(Z=26)$

Answer

Correct option: C.
$Mn (Z=25)$
c
The electronic configuration of these metals is:

$Cr :[\operatorname{Ar}]\, 3 d ^5 \,4 s ^1$

$V :[ Ar ] \,3 d ^3 \,4 s ^2$

$Mn :[ Ar ] \,3 d ^5 \,4 s ^2$

$Fe : [ Ar ]\, 3 d ^6\, 4 s ^2$

The third ionization enthalpy of $Mn$ means removal of electron from the stable configuration of $3 d ^5$. The metal having the highest third ionization enthalpy is $Mn.$

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