Which element having the following electronic configurations has the minimum ionization potential?

  • A
    $1s^1$
  • B
    $1s^2, 2s^2, 2p^6$
  • C
    $1s^2, 2s^2, 2p^6, 3s^1$
  • D
    $1s^2, 2s^2, 2p^2$

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