The first ionization potential in electron volts of nitrogen and oxygen atoms are, respectively, given by |
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a) |
14.6, 13.6 |
b) |
13.6, 14.6 |
c) |
13.6, 13.6 |
d) |
14.6, 14.6 |
The first ionization potential in electron volts of nitrogen and oxygen atoms are, respectively, given by |
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a) |
14.6, 13.6 |
b) |
13.6, 14.6 |
c) |
13.6, 13.6 |
d) |
14.6, 14.6 |
(a)
Ionization potential of nitrogen is more that of oxygen. This is because nitrogen has more stable fully half-filled orbitals