The IP1,IP2,IP3,IP4,IP5 of an element are 7.1, 14.3, 34.5, 46.8, 162.2 eV respectively. Which element among the following would that be?
A
Na
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B
Si
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C
F
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D
Ca
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Solution
The correct option is B
Si
Among the ionization potentials given there is a huge jump from IP4 to IP5, which shows that element attains stable inert gas configuration after losing 4 electrons.
It should be an element from 14th group (IVA). Among the given elements, the answer will be Si.