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Which element of the first transition series possesses the highest first ionization enthalpy?

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Zinc (Zn) possess the highest first ionization energy in first transition series. The ionization energy of Zinc is 906 kJ/mole. It is because the shell is complete. Zinc's electronic configuration is [Ar]3d104s2, which is a complete configuration for a transition metal.

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