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The correct order of increasing ionization energy is (b) Cl < Sb < P < As < S

Correct answer: B. Cl < Sb < P < As < S

  • A. Sb < Cl < P < S < As
  • B. Cl < Sb < P < As < S
  • C. As < P < S < Sb < Cl
  • D. P < Sb < Cl < S < As

Explanation

Ionization energy generally increases as you move across a period from left to right and decreases as you move down a group. The given order follows this trend.

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