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As atomic size increases, ionisation energy .

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decreases
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remains same
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increases
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Solution

The correct option is A decreases
As atomic size increases, the distance between the nucleus and valence electron increases. So, the force of attraction between the nucleus and valence electrons decreases. Hence, the energy required to remove the valence electron decreases.

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