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Less amount of energy is required to remove 's' electron than 'p' electron.

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True
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Solution

The correct option is B False
For a given shell/ principal quantum number n, the s-orbital is closer to the nucleus and its electrons have a high attraction towards the nuclear charge that held them tightly to the nucleus. Whereas p orbital is relatively diffuse and experience lesser penetration/ attraction to the nucleus. Therefore, the effective nuclear force of attraction is lower with an electron in p orbital as compared to that in s orbital electrons. Thus, a higher amount of energy is required to remove an electron from s orbital than from p orbital. Option B is correct.

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