The correct order of ionisation energy for comparing carbon, nitrogen and oxygen atoms is

Question

The correct order of ionisation energy for comparing carbon, nitrogen and oxygen atoms is (A) C > N > O (B) C > N < O (C) C < N > O (D) C < N < O

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Nitrogen has more ionisation potential than carbon and oxygen because, if outermost orbit is half filled so it is more stable and order is C< N< O

Q. The correct order of ionisation energy for comparing carbon, nitrogen and oxygen atoms is