The first ionisation energies of alkaline earth metals are higher than those of the alkali metals. This is because

  • A
    There is an increase in the nuclear charge of the alkaline earth metals
  • B
    There is a decrease in the nuclear charge of the alkaline earth metals
  • C
    There is no change in the nuclear charge
  • D
    None of these

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