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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - 4. d and f- block elements

Given below are two statements:
Statement-I: The first ionization enthalpy of Cr is lower than that of Mn.
Statement-II: The second and third ionization enthalpies of Cr are higher than those of Mn.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false.
  2. B Statement-I is true but Statement-II is false.
  3. C Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true.
  4. D Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true.
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Correct Answer

(B) Statement-I is true but Statement-II is false.

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Detailed explanation

\(Cr = (Ar)3d^{5}4s^{1}\) \(Mn = (Ar)3d^{5}4s^{2}\) \(IE_{1}(Cr) IE_{2}(Mn)\) \(IE_{3}(Cr) < IE_{3}(Mn)\)