Lowest ionisation potential will be of -

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  1. Inert gases
  2. Alkali metals
  3. Halogens
  4. d-block

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Option 2 : Alkali metals
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CONCEPT:

Ionization Potential

  • Ionization potential (also known as ionization energy) is the energy required to remove an electron from a neutral atom in its gaseous state.
  • The lower the ionization potential, the easier it is to remove an electron from the atom.
  • Factors affecting ionization potential include atomic size, nuclear charge, and the electron configuration of the atom.

EXPLANATION:

  • Alkali metals have the lowest ionization potential because they have a single electron in their outermost shell, which is relatively easy to remove due to the large atomic size and low nuclear charge felt by the valence electron.
  • Inert gases have very high ionization potential because their outer electron shell is complete, making them very stable and resistant to losing an electron.
  • Halogens and d-block elements have higher ionization potentials compared to alkali metals because their electrons are more tightly bound due to higher nuclear charge and smaller atomic size.

CONCLUSION:

The correct answer is Alkali metals.

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