Question
Chemistry Question on trends in periodic table
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : The decrease in first ionization enthalpy from B to Al is much larger than that from Al to Ga.
Statement II : The d orbitals in Ga are completely filled. In the light of the above statements,
choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
A
Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct
B
Both the statements I and II are correct
C
Both the statements I and II are incorrect
D
Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect
Answer
Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A): Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.