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The correct order of ionization potential values of Be, B, Li, C atom is :

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Be<B<Li<C
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Li<Be<B<C
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Li<Be>B<C
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Li>Be>B<C
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Solution

The correct option is C Li<Be>B<C
IP increases on going from left to right. However, Be has greater IP than B due to the stable full-filled 2s-configuration of Be. It is not easy to remove an electron from such a configuration.

Therefore, the ionisation potential order: Li<Be>B>C.

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