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JEE Advanced · Chemistry · 3. Periodic Table

The 1st, 2nd and the 3rd ionization enthalpies, I1, I2 and I3, of four atoms with atomic numbers n, n+1, n+2, and n+3, where n<10, are tabulated below. What is the value of n?
Atomic number Ionization Enthalpy (kJ/mol)
  I1 I2 I3
n 1681 3374 6050
n+1 2081 3952 6122
n+2 496 4562 6910
n+3 738 1451 7733

  1. A 9
  2. B 18
  3. C 27
  4. D 36
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(A) 9

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From given data (n+2) atom is alkali metal which is sodium. As n+2=11
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