JEE Main Chemistry question

**Statement 1:** Ionisation enthalpy is always positive. **Statement 2:** Energy is always required when electrons are removed.

(A)Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is the correct explanation for AssertionCorrect
(B)Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
(C)Assertion is True, Reason is False
(D)Assertion is False, Reason is True

Answer: (A)

Solution

An electron bound to an atom (or ion) is held by net attractive force to the nucleus, so detaching it always requires an input of energy — there is no known element for which removing an

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