Which electronic configuration shows the minimum first ionisation energy?

In which of the following pairs does the molecule have a higher $IE_1$ value compared to its corresponding atom?

If energy absorbed for conversion of $M_{(g)}$ into $M_{(g)}^{+}$ for $Li, Be, B, C$ and $N$ is $a, b, c, d$ and $e$ (in $k\,cal/mol$) respectively,then the correct order will be:

Identify the element having the highest ionization enthalpy.

Which of the following metals is expected to have the highest third ionization enthalpy?

Consider the following changes:
$M_{(s)} \to M_{(g)}$ ........$(1)$
$M_{(s)} \to M^{2+}_{(g)} + 2e^-$ .......$(2)$
$M_{(g)} \to M^{+}_{(g)} + e^-$ .........$(3)$
$M^{+}_{(g)} \to M^{2+}_{(g)} + e^-$ .........$(4)$
$M_{(g)} \to M^{2+}_{(g)} + 2e^-$ ..........$(5)$
The second ionization energy of $M$ could be calculated from the energy values associated with: