Which one of the following orders is correct for the first ionisation energies of the elements?

  • A
    $B < Be < N < O$
  • B
    $Be < B < N < O$
  • C
    $B < Be < O < N$
  • D
    $B < O < Be < N$

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Assertion $(A)$: $16$th group elements have higher ionisation enthalpy values than $15$th group elements in the corresponding periods.
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The elements of Group $13$ with highest and lowest first ionisation enthalpies are respectively$:$

Match List-$I$ with List-$II$:
List-$I$ (Electronic configuration)List-$II$ ($\Delta_{i}H$ in $kJ\ mol^{-1}$)
$(a)$ $1s^{2} 2s^{2}$$(i)$ $801$
$(b)$ $1s^{2} 2s^{2} 2p^{4}$$(ii)$ $899$
$(c)$ $1s^{2} 2s^{2} 2p^{3}$$(iii)$ $1314$
$(d)$ $1s^{2} 2s^{2} 2p^{1}$$(iv)$ $1402$

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What are the various factors due to which the ionization enthalpy of the main group elements tends to decrease down a group?

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