Find the element with the greatest first ionization energy.

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Solution

The correct option is D C
Carbon is the element with the greatest first ionization energy. On moving down in a group, the ionization energy decreases. On moving from left to right in a period, the ionization enthalpy increases. The first ionization enthalpy of C is 1086 kJ/mol.

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