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The first ionization potential of Mg is...

The first ionization potential of `Mg` is

A

less than Al

B

more than Al

C

equal to Al

D

can be less or more than Al

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The correct Answer is:
B
Mg has more `IE_(1)` and `Al` since the electron has to be removed from completely filled s - valance shell of Mg.
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