Which of the following atoms with the specified electronic configurations would have the lowest first ionization energy? A)[He]2s²2p³ B)[Ne]3s²3p⁴ C)[Xe]6s¹ D)[Xe]6s²4f¹⁴5d¹⁰6p¹

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The first ionization energy is the energy required to remove an electron from an atom. It generally increases as the number of electrons and energy levels in an atom increase. Among the given options, option C contains the fewest electrons and energy levels, making it the choice with the lowest first ionization energy.

Which of the Following Atoms with the Specified Electronic Configurations