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Question
The second ionization enthalpies of chromium and manganese are 1592 and 1509 kJ/mol respectively. Explain the lower value of Mn.
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Solution
Mn+ has 3d54s1 configuration and configuration of Cr+ is 3d5, therefore, ionisation enthalpy of Mn+ is lower than Cr+.
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