The first ionisation potential 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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Solution

The correct option is B 14.6, 13.6
Ionisation potential of nitrogen is more that of oxygen. This is because nitrogen has more stable fully half-filled p orbitals.

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