Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is true ?

  1. Au > Cu > Ag ( ionization energy )

  2. I.Pcu > IPk ( IP- ionization potential ) . Cu -copper . K- potassium

  3. Hf > Zr > Ti ( atomic radius ) .

  4. Both option 1 and 2 are correct .

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D Correct answer
Explanation

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.