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The D-And-f-Block Elements

Question
CBSEENCH12007208

What is the reason for the decreasing tendency to form divalent cation across the series as indicated by the decreasing E°M2+ /M values?

Solution
The decreasing values of E° for M2+/M indicates that the tendency to form divalent cation decreases across the series because the sum of the first and the second ionisation enthalpies increases across the series.