Which of the following correctly orders the first ionization energies of the elements…

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Problem

Which of the following correctly orders the first ionization energies of the elements Li, B, Be, and C from lowest to highest? (a)

\mathrm{Li}<\mathrm{Be}<\mathrm{C}<\mathrm{B}

(b)

\mathrm{Li}<\mathrm{Be}<\mathrm{B}<\mathrm{C}

(c)

\mathrm{Li}<\mathrm{B}<\mathrm{Be}<\mathrm{C}

(d)

\mathrm{Li}<\mathrm{B}<\mathrm{C}<\mathrm{Be}