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The ionization energy of boron is less t...

The ionization energy of boron is less than that of beryllium because:

A

Beryllium has a higher nuclear charge than boron

B

beryllium has a lower nuclear charge than boron

C

the outermost electron in borom occupies a 2p-orbital

D

the 2s and 2p-orbitals of boron are degenerate

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