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Paired electrons repel, so they have higher energy and are thus more easily removed. Phosphorus has its 3p orbital just half-filled, which is relatively stable. Sulphur has one paired electrons in 3p. The paired electrons shall have slightly higher energy, so it requires less energy to remove the outermost electron from sulphur.
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