Which of the following represents the correct order of increasing first ionization enthalpy for Ca, Ba, S, Se and Ar?

Options

A. `Ca lt S lt Ba lt Se lt Ar`
B. `S lt Se lt Ca lt ba lt Ar`
C. `Ba lt Ca lt Se lt S lt Ar`
D. `Ca lt Ba lt S lt Se lt Ar`

Answer

C

Explanation

Order of increasing `DeltaH_(IE_(1)) : Ba lt Ca lt Se lt S lt Ar`
`Ba lt Ca , Se lt S:` On moving top to bottom in a group, size increases. So ionisation enthalpy decreases `Ar`: Maximum value of ionisation enthalpy, since it is an inert gas.