Which of the following represents the correct order of increasing first ionization enthalpy for $Ca, Ba, S, Se$ and $Ar$?

  • A
    $Ca < S < Ba < Se < Ar$
  • B
    $S < Se < Ca < Ba < Ar$
  • C
    $Ba < Ca < Se < S < Ar$
  • D
    $Ca < Ba < S < Se < Ar$

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