Which group elements have the highest ionization energy in the respective period?
A
15th
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B
16th
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C
17th
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D
18th
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Solution
The correct option is A18th The inert gas elements have stable electronic configuration. It is hence very difficult to remove an electron from an inert gas. Thus group 18 elements have highest IP/IE in a period.