Arrange the following elements in order of decreasing second ionization enthalpy: Li, Be, B, C.
Second ionization enthalpy is highest for Li (removing e⁻ from Li+ with 1s²) and decreases across period 2 as stability reduces: Li > Be > B > C.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 3: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties > Topic: Nomenclature of Elements with Atomic Number >100