Ionization energy is maximum for: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Ionization energy is maximum for:
A. Cl
B. Na
C. Al
D. Mg
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Across period 3, ionization energy increases from Na to Ar. Chlorine has high ionization energy due to high effective nuclear charge and small atomic radius, though Argon is highest. Among these, Cl has highest IE.

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