MCQ
The correct order of ionisation energy for comparing carbon, nitrogen and oxygen atoms is
  • A
    $C > N > O$
  • B
    $C > N < O$
  • $C < N > O$
  • D
    $C < N < O$

Answer

Correct option: C.
$C < N > O$
c
(c) Nitrogen has more ionisation potential than carbon & oxygen because, if outermost orbit is half filled so it is more stable & order is $C < N > O$

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