Q.

The set representing the correct order of first ionisation potential is

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a

K>Na>Li

b

Be>Mg>Ca

c

B>C>N

d

Ge>Si>C

answer is B.

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As we move across a period, the size of atoms decreases. Therefore, alkaline earth metals have larger size of the atoms and hence, low ionization energies in comparison to the p block elements. The ionization energies decrease down the group as atomic size increases. Hence, the set that represents the correct order of the first ionisation potential is as follows:Be>Mg>Ca
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