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The ionisation enthalpy of nitrogen is l...

The ionisation enthalpy of nitrogen is larger than that of oxygen because of:

A

Larger size of N -atom

B

Greater attraction of electrons by the nucleus

C

Stability of half filled p- subshell configuration of N-atom

D

Greater penetration effect.

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