Multiple choice

Which of the following is correct about ionisation potential?

  1. It is independent of atomic radii.

  2. It increases with increase in atomic radii.

  3. It remains constant with increase in atomic radii.

  4. It decreases with increase in atomic radii.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

As the atomic radius increases, effective nuclear charge decreases and hence ionisation potential also decreases.

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