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How the ionisation energy of the element...

How the ionisation energy of the elements changes on moving top to bottom in the group ?

A

Increases

B

decreases

C

remains same

D

zero

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The correct Answer is:
B
On moving down the group, atomic size increases and as a result, ionisation potential decreases.
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