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Second ionization energy of alkali metal...

Second ionization energy of alkali metal is very high because

A

electronic configuration of `M^(2+)` ion is similar to that of inert gases

B

electronic configuration of `M^+` ion is similar to that of inert gases

C

`M^+` ions are gases

D

`M^+` ions are colourless

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