Question

$Na$ is more stable than $N{a}^{+}$, because :

• A. $N{a}^{+}$ achieves noble gas electronic configuration of neon
  
• B. its an ion
• C. it has one positive charge
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D none of the above

$Na$ is more stable than $N{a}^{+}$ because during the formation of $N{a}^{+}$ from $Na$ ionisation energy is absorbed which increases the energy of $N{a}^{+}$ making it less stable than $Na$.