Which of the following statements is incorrect in relation to ionization enthalpy?
Correct answer: D. Removing an electron from an orbital with a lower principal quantum number (n) is easier than from a higher n orbital.
- A. Ionization enthalpy increases for each successive electron removed.
- B. The greatest increase in ionization enthalpy occurs when removing an electron from a noble gas core.
- C. A significant jump in ionization enthalpy occurs after removing the last valence electron.
- D. Removing an electron from an orbital with a lower principal quantum number (n) is easier than from a higher n orbital.
Explanation
Option D is the correct answer because it incorrectly states that removing an electron from a lower n value orbital is easier than from a higher n value orbital. In reality, electrons in orbitals with lower n values are closer to the nucleus and more strongly attracted, making them harder to remove. Options A, B, and C correctly describe trends in ionization enthalpy: successive electron removal increases ionization enthalpy (Option A), removing an electron from a noble gas configuration requires significant energy (Option B), and a jump in ionization enthalpy occurs after the last valence electron is removed (Option C).
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