Which of the following equation represents first enthalpy of ionization?
A
Hg(s)→Hg+(g)+e−
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B
Hg(l)→Hg+(g)+e−
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C
Hg(g)→Hg+(g)+e−
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D
Hg(s)→Hg+(g)2++e−
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Solution
The correct option is DHg(g)→Hg+(g)+e− Solution:- (C) Hg(g)⟶Hg+(g)+e−
The first ionisation energy is the energy required to remove one mole of the most loosely held electrons from one mole of gaseous atoms to produce 1 mole of gaseous ions each with a charge of +1.
In the reaction, Hg(g)⟶Hg+(g)+e−, 1 mole of Hg in gaseous state is producing 1 mole of Hg+ ion in gaseous state, hence the equation represents first enthalpy of ionization.