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The ionization energy of N2 is more than that of O2 because A. of the extra stability of half filled p-orbitals in N2 B. of the smaller size of N2 C. the former contains less number of electrons D. the former is less electronegative

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12 Years agoGrade upto college level
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11 Years ago
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N: 1S2,2S2,2P3
O: 1S2,2S2,2P4
The ionization energy of Nis more than that of Obecause of the extra stability of half filled p-orbitals in N

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