MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Inorganic Chemistrys- Block 3.0Apple green Beryllium and magnesium do not impart any colour to the flame test. The reason is that
A.Lower value of ionization value
B.Higher value of ionization energy✓ Correct
C.Larger size of alkali earth metal
D.Both (b) and (c) are correct
Explanation
The electrons in Be and Mg are too tightly bounded that they do not get excited by flame. These metals also have higher value of ionization energy.
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