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Which of the following represents the correct order of increasing first ionization enthalpy for , , , and ?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

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1. Noble gases have the highest ionization enthalpy ( is highest).2. Across a period, I.E. increases; down a group, I.E. decreases.3. and are in Group 2. is below , so .4. and are in Group 16. is below , so .5. Non-metals () have higher I.E. than metals ().Combined order: .

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Which of the following represents the correct order of increasing first ionization enthalpy for , , , and ?
A
B
C
D

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