[VISUAL] The table above shows the first ionization energy and atomic radius of several elements. Wh — Atomic Structure Chemistry Question
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The table above shows the first ionization energy and atomic radius of several elements. Which of the following best helps to explain the deviation of the first ionization energy of oxygen from the overall trend?
A.
The atomic radius of oxygen is greater than the atomic radius of fluorine.
B.
The atomic radius of oxygen is less than the atomic radius of nitrogen.
C.✓ Correct
There is repulsion between paired electrons in oxygen’s 2p orbitals.
D.
There is attraction between paired electrons in oxygen’s 2p orbitals.
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