IE1 and IE2 of Ca are 141 and 274kcal respectively. The energy required for the following reaction is: Ca→Ca2++2e− (Where IE = ionization energy)
A
−415kcal
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B
+415kcal
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C
−175kcal
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D
+175kcal
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Solution
The correct option is B+415kcal According to given conditions Ca→Ca++e−IE1=141kcal Ca+→Ca2++e−IE2=274kcal Therefore, Ca→Ca2++2e−IE=IE1+IE2 Hence, ionization energy of the given reaction is: IE=141kcal+274kcal =415kcal