The first ionization enthalpies of Be ,   B ,   N and O follow the order

The first ionization enthalpies of Be, B, N and O follow the order
  1. B<Be<O<N
  2. O<N<B<Be
  3. Be<B<N<O
  4. B<Be<N<O

Solution

The ionisation enthalpy increases as we go from left to right in a period, while it decreases as we come down a group. So according to this, the order will be Be<B<C<N<O. But there are two exceptions, in the case of Be and N because of the highly stable 2s2 (completely filled orbital) and 2s22p3 (half-filled orbital 2p3) valence configuration. Due to this, the correct order is:
B<Be<C<O<N.

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