In the following four elements, the ionisation potential of which one is the highest?

Oxygen

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Argon

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Barium

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Cesium

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Solution

The correct option is C Argon
Noble gases have very stable configuration. It is not easy to remove a electron from such a stable configuration. Thus, noble gases have highest ionization potential in a particular group. Therefore, among the given options argon has highest ionization potential.

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