Which element shows greater tendency of photoelectric effect?

Sodium

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Potassium

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Magnesium

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Caesium

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Solution

The correct option is B Caesium
As clearly explained above Cs should have least ionization enthalpy and therefore least work function thus greater tendency of photoelectric effect.

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