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The first ionization energy of Na, Mg, Al, and Si are in the order of

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a

Na>Mg>Al>Si

b

Na<Mg<Al>Si

c

Na<Mg>Al<Si

answer is A.

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The first ionization potential of Na, Mg, Al,and Si are in the order,
Na<Mg>Al<Si
On moving from left to right in a period, the ionization energy increases.

Al has lower ionization energy than Mg.
Al has valence shell electronic configuration 3s23p1.
Mg has valence shell electronic configuration 3s2.
Less energy is required to remove a p electron than filled s electron from the same principal quantum shell.

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