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The third ionization energy is maximum for :

A
nitrogen
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phosphorus
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aluminium
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D
boron
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Solution

The correct option is D boron
Boron has highest third ionization energy due to charge density and also after losing 3 electrons boron attains noble gas configuration. Ionization energy decreases down the group.

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