the first ionization enthalpy of oxygen is smaller compared to nitrogen give the reason
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the valence cell configuration of oxygen is 2s² , 2p⁴.
while that of nitrogen is 2s² , 2p³
since in nitrogen p orbital is half filled, hence more energy is required to ionise the electron.
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the valence cell configuration of oxygen is 2s² , 2p⁴.
while that of nitrogen is 2s² , 2p³
since in nitrogen p orbital is half filled, hence more energy is required to ionise the electron.
hope it helps !! ❤️✌️
bonne journée !! ⭐⭐
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