What will be the order of $1^{st}$ ionisation energy for the alkali metals $Li$,$Na$,and $K$?

  • A
    $Li > Na > K$
  • B
    $K > Li > Na$
  • C
    $Na > Li > K$
  • D
    $Li > K > Na$

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