Q.

The correct trend in the first ionization enthalpies of the elements in the 3rd period of the periodic table is:           [2026]

1 S < Si < Al < P < Cl  
2 Al < S < P < Si < Cl  
3 Si < S < Al < P < Cl  
4 Al < Si < S < P < Cl  

Ans.

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In general on moving from left to right in a period ionization energy increases as Zeff increases.

Al<Si<S<P<Cl

(Ionisation energy of phosphorus is more because of half filled stable configuration)