The order of decreasing ionisation

Question:

The order of decreasing ionisation enthalpy in alkali metals is

(i) Na > Li > K > Rb

(ii) Rb < Na < K < Li

(iii) Li > Na > K > Rb

(iv) K < Li < Na < Rb

Solution:

Option (iii) Li > Na > K > Rb is the answer.

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