The increasing order of the first ionization enthalpies of the elements $B$,$P$,$S$ and $F$ (lowest first) is:

  • A
    $B < S < P < F$
  • B
    $B < P < S < F$
  • C
    $F < S < P < B$
  • D
    $P < S < B < F$

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