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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · d and f Block Elements

Which element of the \(3 d\)-series has highest third ionisation enthalpy?

  1. A \(\mathrm{Mn}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{Zn}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{Fe}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{Cu}\)
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(B) \(\mathrm{Zn}\)

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The electronic configuration of zinc metal is \(\mathrm{Zn} \Rightarrow[\mathrm{Ar}] 3 d^{10}, 4 s^2\) The third ionisation enthalpy of \(\mathrm{Zn}\) means removal of electron from the stable configuration of \(3 d^{10}\). The metal having the highest third ionisation enthalpy…