Question

Select the correct statements –

(1) The first I.E. of Na is less than first IE of Mg

(2) the third I.E. of Mg is greater than the third I.E. of Al

(3) The I.E₁ of Al is less than I.E₁ of Mg

(4) The I.E₂ of Mg is greater than I.E₂ of Na

• A. Only (1)
• B. (1) and (3)
• C. (1), (2) and (3)
• D. (1), (2) and (4)

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

(1), (2) and (3)

Answer 2

IE₂ of sodium is greater than IE₂ of magnesium.