The first I.P. values in electron volts of nitrogen and oxygen atoms are respectively given by :

14.6, 13.6

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13.6, 14.6

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13.6, 13.6

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14.6, 14.6

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Solution

The correct option is C $14.6, 13.6$
Nitrogen has stable half filled configuration. Thus, it has greater I.P than oxygen, also oxygen attains this stable configuration after loss of an electron.

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