The peaks in ionisation potential curves are occupied by :

alkali metals

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inert gases

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transition metals

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halogens

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Solution

The correct option is C inert gases
Inert gases have stable fully filled configuration. Thus, they have very high ionisation potential. An electron cannot be easily removed from inert gas element. Therefore, the peaks of ionization potential curves are occupied by inert gases.

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