Multiple choice

In the following, the element with the highest ionisation energy is

  1. [Ne]3s2 3p3

  2. [Ne]3s2 3p1

  3. [Ne]3s2 3p4

  4. [Ne]3s2 3p2
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Explanation

15th group elements with half filled p - orbitals have high first ionisation potential. Half filled p-orbitals have a configuration of p3 Hence option 1 is chosen

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