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The element with the highest ionization potential from the following is :

A
oxygen
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nitrogen
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C
carbon
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boron
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Solution

The correct option is B nitrogen
Ionization energies generally increase along the period. But IP of N is greater than oxygen due to half filled configuration.
So, order is N>O>C>B.

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