The first ionization energies of group 16 elements
A. Fall sharply from oxygen to sulphur and then fall regularly from sulphur to tellurium
B. Fall regularly from oxygen to tellurium
C. Rise regularly from oxygen to tellurium
D. Rise slightly from oxygen to sulphur and then fall regularly from sulphur to tellurium

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Correct Answer - A
`{:("Element",O,S,Se,Te,Po),("I.P. (eV)",13.6,10.4,9.75,9.01,8.43):}`

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