The first three ionisation energies (in $kJ/mol$) of three representative elements are given below:
Element $IE_1$ $IE_2$ $IE_3$
$P$ $495.8$ $4562$ $6910$
$Q$ $737.7$ $1451$ $7733$
$R$ $577.5$ $1817$ $2745$

Which of the following options is incorrect?

  • A
    $Q$: Alkaline earth metal
  • B
    $P$: Alkali metal
  • C
    $R$: $s-block$ element
  • D
    They belong to the same period

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Match List-$I$ with List-$II$:
List-$I$ (Electronic configuration)List-$II$ ($\Delta_{i}H$ in $kJ\ mol^{-1}$)
$(a)$ $1s^{2} 2s^{2}$$(i)$ $801$
$(b)$ $1s^{2} 2s^{2} 2p^{4}$$(ii)$ $899$
$(c)$ $1s^{2} 2s^{2} 2p^{3}$$(iii)$ $1314$
$(d)$ $1s^{2} 2s^{2} 2p^{1}$$(iv)$ $1402$

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Which of the following elements has the lowest ionization potential?

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