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Question
Among the elements \[\ce{B, Al, C}\] and \[\ce{Si}\], which element has the highest first ionisation enthalpy?
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Solution
C has the highest ionization energy among the given elements as along the period ionization enthalpy increases whereas it decreases down the group.
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