The element with highest ionization potential is :

nitrogen

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oxygen

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helium

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neon

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Solution

The correct option is D helium
Ionization energy increases from left to right in a period, and decreases from top to bottom in a group. Therefore, an inert gas will have the highest ionization energy.

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