JEE Main Chemistry question

Which of the following is a favourable factor for cation formation?

(A)Low ionisation potentialCorrect
(B)High electron affinity
(C)High electronegativity
(D)Small atomic size

Answer: (A)

Solution

A cation forms by the loss of an electron from a neutral atom. A low ionisation potential (ionisation energy) means the outermost electron is held weakly and can be

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