The first ionisation potential is maximum for :

lithium

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uranium

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iron

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hydrogen

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Solution

The correct option is C hydrogen
Hydrogen experiences the maximum effective nuclear charge. After removal of a electron there will be no electron in the species. Just a nucleus with positive charge will be left which is very unstable. Therefore, ionization potential is maximum for hydrogen.

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