Question

Elements of group 16 generally show lower value of first ionization enthalpy compared to the corresponding periods of group 15. Why

Answer 1

Answer:

due to great electron repulsion

Answer 2

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• ❤.. Due to extra stable half filled ${p}$ orbitals electronic configuration of Group 15 elements, larger amount of energy is required to remove electrons compared to Group 16 elements.