wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Assertion :The first IE of Be is greater than that of B. Reason: 2p orbital is lower in energy than 2s.

A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
Electronic configuration:
Be=1s22s2
B=1s22s22p1
Because of fulfilled s-orbital configuration, the first IE of Be is greater than that of B and the energy of 2s orbital is less than that of 2p.

359869_249914_ans.GIF

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Ionization Enthalpy
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon