For which of the following reactions is the enthalpy change equal to the second ionization energy of nitrogen? (Please explain)

a) N²⁺(g) â N³⁺(g) +e^-

b) N²⁺(g) + e^- â N⁺(g)

c) N(g) â N²⁺(g) + 2e^-

d) N^-(g) + e^- â N^2-(g)

e) N⁺(g) â N²⁺(g) + e^-

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For which of the following reactions is the enthalpy change equal to the second ionization energy of nitrogen? (Please explain)

a) N²⁺(g) â N³⁺(g) +e^-

b) N²⁺(g) + e^- â N⁺(g)

c) N(g) â N²⁺(g) + 2e^-

d) N^-(g) + e^- â N^2-(g)

e) N⁺(g) â N²⁺(g) + e^-

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