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Which of the following elements would lo...

Which of the following elements would lose an electron easily ?

A

Na

B

Mg

C

K

D

Ca

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C
The atomic size of potassium is largest among Na, Mg and Ca due to which it has lower ionisation potential as compared to Na,Mg and Ca. Hence, it can lose electron most easily as compared to Na, Mg and Ca.
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