What is the decreasing order of the ionization energy for the following elements?

  • A
    $Ne > Cl > P > S > Al > Mg$
  • B
    $Ne > Cl > P > S > Mg > Al$
  • C
    $Ne > Cl > S > P > Mg > Al$
  • D
    $Ne > Cl > S > P > Al > Mg$

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