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KCET · Chemistry · Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

The third ionisation enthalpy is highest in

  1. A alkali metals
  2. B alkaline earth metals
  3. C chalcogens
  4. D pnictogens
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(B) alkaline earth metals

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The third ionisation enthalpy is highest in a alkaline earth metals because it achieves stable noble gas configuration after removal of two electrons. Further removal of electron from the completely filled orbital require high ionisation enthalpy.