Which of the following represents the correct order of increasing first ionization…

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Problem

Which of the following represents the correct order of increasing first ionization enthalpy for Ca, Ba, S, Se and Ar? (1)

\text{Ba} < \text{Ca} < \text{Se} < \text{S} < \text{Ar}

(2)

\text{Ca} < \text{Ba} < \text{S} < \text{Se} < \text{Ar}

(3)

\text{Ca} < \text{S} < \text{Ba} < \text{Se} < \text{Ar}

(4)

\text{S} < \text{Se} < \text{Ca} < \text{Ba} < \text{Ar}