The ionization energy of nitrogen is more than that of oxygen because

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The ionization energy of nitrogen is more than that of oxygen because

ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesJEE Main

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A Nitrogen has half filled p-orbitals
B Nitrogen is left to the oxygen in the same period of the periodic table
C Nitrogen contains less number of electrons
D Nitrogen is less electronegative

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The correct answer is: Nitrogen has half filled p-orbitals

Nitrogen has half filled p-orbitals

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