explain why first ionization enthalpy of nitrogen is more as compared to those of carbon and oxygen
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Answer:The electronic configuration of nitrogen is 1s2 2s2 2p3 and its outermost orbital is half filled. As it is difficult to remove an electron from half filled atomic orbital, thus ionization enthalpy of N is more as compared to that of carbon and oxygen.
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