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The first ionization potential of Be and B will be:
8.8 and 8.8
6.6 and 6.6
6.6 and 8.8
8.8 and 6.6
Generally, ionization enthalpy increases across a period. However, the first ionization enthalpy of boron () is slightly less than that of beryllium (). This is because in beryllium, the electron is removed from the orbital (), while in boron, it is removed from the orbital (). The electron penetrates closer to the nucleus than the electron and is more strongly attracted. Additionally, the electron in boron is more shielded by the inner core electrons than the electrons of beryllium. Therefore, it is easier to remove the electron from boron, resulting in a lower ionization energy compared to beryllium , . The only option reflecting the trend is Option D.
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