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(a) A= 2.8.1
B= 2.1
(b) B
Strong attraction of the outermost energy level electron to the nucleus make it difficult to remove This is due to smaller atomic radius compared to A Or - Outermost electrons are closer to the nucleus hence higher force of attraction
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