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More energy is required to remove an electron from a bromine atom than from an iodine atom. This can be attributed due to:
A. The valence electrons of a bromine atom are in the same energy level as those of an iodine atom.
B. The valence electrons of a bromine atom are in a higher energy level than those of an iodine atom.
C. The valence electrons of a bromine atom are in a lower energy level than those of an iodine atom.
Electronic configuration of Br
[Ar] 3d10 4s2 4p5
Electronic configuration of Iodine
[Kr] 4d10 5s2 5p5
By looking the configuration the valence electrons of a bromine atoms are in a lower energy level than the iodine.
Option C
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