Group 16 elements generally show lower first ionization enthalpy than Group 15 elements. Why?
Due to the extra stable half-filled p-orbital configuration () of Group 15 elements, more energy is required to remove electrons compared to Group 16 ().
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has a lower boiling point than . Why?
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