Four elements from Boron to Oxygen have first ionization energies: 1086.5, 800.6, 1313.9, 1402.3 kJ/mol. Find the value for Nitrogen.

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Shiksha Nation · Accepted Answer

Solution:
Across period 2, nitrogen has exceptionally high ionization energy because of half-filled stable 2p&sup3; configuration.
Among given values, 1402.3 kJ/mol corresponds to Nitrogen.
Correct Answer: 1402.3 kJ/mol

Four elements from Boron to Oxygen have first ionization energies: 1086.5, 800.6, 1313.9, 1402.3 kJ/mol. Find the value for Nitrogen.

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