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Group 16 elements - general properties - class-XII
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Group 16 elements have a lower value of first ionization enthalpy as compared to group 15 elements because:
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half filled p-orbitals in group 15 elements are more stable
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Group 16 elements have a lower value of first ionization enthalpy as compared to group 15 elements. As group 15 elements have half filled p-orbital due to which group 15 have got extra stability.