Which of the following correctly represents the second ionization of phosphorus? A)P⁺ (g) + e^- → P²⁺ (g) B)P (g) → P⁺ (g) + e^- C)P^- (g) + e^- → P^2- (g) D)P⁺ (g) → P²⁺ (g) + e^- E)P⁺ (g) + e^- → P (g)

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The second ionization of phosphorus involves the removal of a second electron from a P+ ion, which will result in the formation of P2+ ion and release of an electron. This can be represented by the equation P⁺ (g) → P²⁺ (g) + e^-. Choice D correctly represents this process.

Which of the Following Correctly Represents the Second Ionization of Phosphorus