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Answer the following question:
Which element of the first transition series has highest second ionisation enthalpy?
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Solution
Out of all the elements of the first transition series copper has the highest second ionisation enthalpy.
Electronic configuration of Copper is: \[\ce{3d^10 4s^1}\]
After the Loss of first electron from the 4s copper acquires \[\ce{3d^10}\] configuration which is stable. Therefore, removal of second electron from the field 3-D orbital is very difficult and requires high amount of energy.
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