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Why do group 15 elements have greater ionization enthalpy than group 16 elements in the same period?

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1They are smaller in size
2They have extra stable half-filled p orbitals✓
3All of the above
4Greater nuclear attraction

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They have extra stable half-filled p orbitals

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