The first ionisation enthalpies

Question:

The first ionisation enthalpies of Na, Mg, Al and Si are in the order:

(i) Na < Mg > Al < Si

(ii) Na > Mg > Al > Si

(iii) Na < Mg < Al < Si

(iv) Na > Mg > Al < Si

Solution:

Option (i) Na < Mg > Al < Si is the answer.

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