Chemistry · Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
हिन्दीWhy is the first ionization enthalpy of magnesium greater than that of aluminium?
Correct answer · Option 1
Due to the stability of fully filled \( 3s^2 \) orbitals in magnesium compared to the single \( 3p \) electron in aluminium.
Explanation
Mg has stable fully filled \( 3s^2 \) configuration, requiring more energy to remove an electron than from Al (\( 3s^2 3p^1 \)).