Assertion $(A)$: First ionisation enthalpy of oxygen is less than that of nitrogen.
Reason $(R)$: Atoms with half-filled or completely filled orbitals are less stable.
The correct option among the following is:

  • A
    $(A)$ and $(R)$ are true. $(R)$ is the correct explanation of $(A)$
  • B
    $(A)$ and $(R)$ are true, but $(R)$ is not the correct explanation of $(A)$
  • C
    $(A)$ is true but $(R)$ is false
  • D
    $(A)$ is false but $(R)$ is true

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