JEE Main2012ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesActual
Which among the following elements has the highest first ionization enthalpy?
Options
- ANitrogen
- BBoron
- CCarbon
- DOxygen
Correct answer
A. Nitrogen
Step-by-step solution
Due to stable 2 s^2 2 p^3 configuration. (half filled p -orbital) Nitrogen atom has highest energy.