The set representing the correct order of first ionization energy is:
Correct answer: D. Both (b) and (c).
- A. K > Na > Li
- B. Be > Mg > Ca
- C. N > P > As
- D. Both (b) and (c).
Explanation
Ionization energy generally decreases as you move down a group in the periodic table because the outermost electrons are farther from the nucleus and are less tightly held due to increased atomic size. Option A is incorrect because it suggests potassium has a higher ionization energy than sodium and lithium, which contradicts the trend of decreasing ionization energy down a group. Option B is correct as Be > Mg > Ca follows the trend of decreasing ionization energy down the group. Option C is correct as N > P > As also follows this trend. Therefore, Option D is the correct choice as it correctly identifies that both orders in Options B and C follow the trend of ionization energy decreasing down a group.
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