Which of the following configurations is associated with biggest jump between second and third I.E.?

Options

A. `1s^(2)2s^(2)2p^(2)`
B. `1s^(2)2s^(2)2p^(6)3s^(1)`
C. `1s^(2)2s^(2)2p^(6)3s^(2)`
D. `1s^(2)2s^(2)2p^(1)`

Answer

C

Explanation

After the loss of two electrons, the ion acquires the stable electronic configuration of noble gas `[2s^(2)2p^(6)]`