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Comparing ionisation enthalpies of 3d metals and their ions

This type of question, asked 4 times: 1 Feb 2024, 4 Apr 2025, 22 Jan 2026 S2, 6 Apr 2026 S2. All 4 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    1 Feb 2024

    121
    The transition metal having highest 3rd 3^{\text{rd~}} ionisation enthalpy is:

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  2. Question 2

    4 Apr 2025

    102
    The incorrect relationship in the following pairs in relation to ionisation enthalpies is:

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  3. Question 3

    22 Jan 2026 S2

    29
    Given below are two statements : Statement-I : The first ionization enthalpy of Cr is lower than that of Mn. Statement-II : The second and third ionization enthalpies of Cr are higher than those of Mn . In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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  4. Question 4

    6 Apr 2026 S2

    35
    The correct order of first (ΔiH1)\left( \Delta_{i}H_{1} \right) and second (ΔiH2)\left( \Delta_{i}H_{2} \right) ionisation enthalpy values of Cr and Mn are : (A) ΔiH1:Cr>Mn\Delta_{i}H_{1}:Cr > Mn (B) ΔiH2:Cr>Mn\Delta_{i}H_{2}:Cr > Mn (C) ΔiH1:Mn>Cr\Delta_{i}H_{1}:Mn > Cr (D) ΔiH2:Mn>Cr\Delta_{i}H_{2}:Mn > Cr Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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