Which of the following transitions involves maximum amount of energy?
A
M2+(g)→M3+(g)+e−
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B
M(g)→M+(g)+e−
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C
M+(g)→M2+(g)+e−
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D
M−(g)→M+(g)+2e−
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Solution
The correct option is BM2+(g)→M3+(g)+e−
The ionization energy of a multivalent atom increases with the consecutive removal of the electron. This is due to an increase in effective nuclear charge on the valence electron that makes it difficult to ionize a cation.