Which ionization process requires the most energy? A)Pt(g)→ Pt⁺(g)+ e^- B)Pt⁺(g)→ Pt²⁺(g)+ e^- C)Pt²⁺(g)→ Pt³⁺(g)+ e^- D)Pt³⁺(g)→ Pt⁴⁺(g)+ e^-

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The ionization process that requires the most energy is the one that removes an electron from the highest energy level, which in this case is the transition from PtS1U1P13 to PtS1U1P14. This is because the highest energy level is the furthest from the nucleus and therefore requires the most energy to remove an electron.

Which Ionization Process Requires the Most Energy