Practice question
Question
Which element in group 14 has the highest ionization enthalpy after losing three electrons?
Explanation
Fourth ionization enthalpy is highest for C (removing an electron from C³⁺ with 1s²) due to its small size and stable configuration, compared to Si, Ge, or Sn.
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