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3. The first six ionization energies (kJ/mol) of a certain SECOND-ROW element are as follows: Ij = 1,086 12 = 2350 13 = 4620

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There is an abrupt increase in 4th ionization energy value. I1,I2,I3, I4 values
have only gradual increase. So the abrupt increase in the removal of 5th electron
indicate ,its valancy is 4. Hence the element is carbon whose valancy is 4

option E:: Carbon
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