Which of the following statements is true ?
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Au > Cu > Ag ( ionization energy )
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I.Pcu > IPk ( IP- ionization potential ) . Cu -copper . K- potassium
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Hf > Zr > Ti ( atomic radius ) .
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Both option 1 and 2 are correct .
Both 1 and 2 are correct because , the electronic configuration of Au is given by = Au = 4d10 4f14 6s1. The electronic configuration of Ag is given by = Ag = 4d105s1 . The electronic configuration of Cu is given by = Cu = 3d10 4s1 . The effective nuclear charge of Au increases because of poor shieiding effect of 4f14 electrons ( lanthanoid contraction ) , due to which its ionization energy is higher in its group . electronic configuration of Cu is given by - 3d104s1 . electronic configuration of K is given by - 4s13d0 . In Cu poor shielding effect of 3d10 electrons causes increase in effective nuclear charge and because of this IP value of Cu is greater than that of K . Hence, both the options are correct.