Q.

Which of the following represents the correct order of increasing first ionization enthalpy for Ca, Ba , S, Se and  Ar ?

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a

Ca < S < Ba < Se < Ar

b

S < Se < Ca < Ba < Ar

c

Ba < Ca < Se < S < Ar

d

Ca < Ba < S < Se < Ar

answer is C.

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Ionization energy increases along a period from left to right and decreases down a group. The position of given elements in the periodic table is as2           16            18Ca         S              ArBa         SeThus, the order of increasing IE1 isBa < Ca < Se < S < Ar
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