Which requires the highest energy for excitation?

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Solution

The correct option is A F
Fluorine has a small size thus it has a high nuclear charge and its electrons are strongly attracted towards the nucleus. Thus it requires high energy for excitation. Among halogen atoms, fluorine requires the highest energy for excitation.

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