Question
Chemistry Question on Chemical bonding and molecular structure
Suppose a gaseous mixture of He,Ne,Ar and Kr is irradiated with photons of the frequency appropriate to ionize Ar,What ion(s) will be present in the mixture?
A
Ar+
B
Kr+
C
He+
D
Both A and B
Answer
Kr+
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is option (B): Kr+
As we go down the group IE↓
hence, the Kr get ionised.