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In comparison to boron, beryllium has

a) Greater nuclear charge and lesser first ionization enthalpy.

b) Greater nuclear charge and greater first ionization enthalpy.

c) Lesser nuclear charge and greater first ionization enthalpy.

d) Lesser nuclear charge and lesser first ionization enthalpy.



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In comparison to boron, beryllium has

a) Greater nuclear charge and lesser first ionization enthalpy.

b) Greater nuclear charge and greater first ionization enthalpy.

c) Lesser nuclear charge and greater first ionization enthalpy.

d) Lesser nuclear charge and lesser first ionization enthalpy.

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Answer Key / Explanation : (c) -

 Nuclear charge B > Be

 Ionisation energy Be > B

                                     

(due to ns2 outer electronic configuration)

Be = 1s2 2s                        (more stable)

B = 1s2 2s2 2p1

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