The second ionization potential is

  • A
    Less than the first ionization potential
  • B
    Equal to the first ionization potential
  • C
    Greater than the first ionization potential
  • D
    None of these

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If first ionization enthalpies of element $X$ and $Y$ are $419 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ and $590 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$,respectively and second ionization enthalpies of $X$ and $Y$ are $3069 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ and $1145 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$,respectively. Then the correct statement is :-

Which of the following elements has the highest value of first ionization enthalpy $(\Delta_i H_1)$?

The element having the greatest difference between its first and second ionization energies is:

Match the following List-$I$ and List-$II$ and select the correct answer using the codes given below.
List-$I$ (Successive Ionization Enthalpy) $\left( kJ \, mol^{-1} \right)$ List-$II$
Element$IE_1$$IE_2$$IE_3$CodeElement
$1$$2080$$3963$$6130$$(a)$$H$
$2$$520$$7297$$11810$$(b)$$Li$
$3$$900$$1758$$14810$$(c)$$Be$
$4$$800$$2428$$3660$$(d)$$B$
----$(e)$$Ne$

The first ionization potentials in electron volts $(eV)$ of nitrogen and oxygen atoms are respectively given by:

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