Group 16 elements have lower value of first ionisation enthalpy as compared to group 15 elements because
A. half filled p-orbitals in group 15 elements are more stable
B. group 16 elements have smaller size than group 15 elements
C. group 16 elements contain double bond while group 15 elements have triple bond
D. group 16 elements have more number of electrons in p-orbitals.
A. half filled p-orbitals in group 15 elements are more stable
B. group 16 elements have smaller size than group 15 elements
C. group 16 elements contain double bond while group 15 elements have triple bond
D. group 16 elements have more number of electrons in p-orbitals.
Correct Answer – A