Consider the Following Orderings

question 59

Multiple Choice

Consider the following orderings.
I. Al < Si < P < Cl
II. Be < Mg < Ca < Sr
III. I < Br < Cl < F
IV. Na⁺ < Mg²⁺ < Al³⁺ < Si⁴⁺
-Which of these give(s) a correct trend in ionization energy?

• A) I, IV only
• B) I, II only
• C) I, III, IV
• D) III only
• E) none of them

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