What is the order of the first,second,and third ionization enthalpies of an element?

  • A
    $IE_1 < IE_2 < IE_3$
  • B
    $IE_1 > IE_2 > IE_3$
  • C
    $IE_1 = IE_2 = IE_3$
  • D
    $IE_1 < IE_3 < IE_2$

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The first ionization enthalpy values (in $kJ\,mol^{-1}$) of group $13$ elements are :
$B$ $801$
$Al$ $577$
$Ga$ $579$
$In$ $558$
$Tl$ $589$

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