Step 1: General trend in ionization energy.
In general, ionization energy increases as we move from left to right across a period because the nuclear charge increases, making it harder to remove electrons.
Step 2: Applying the trend.
From left to right across the period:
- Cl has the highest ionization energy because it is furthest to the right.
- P and S have similar ionization energies, but P has slightly lower ionization energy than S due to its electron configuration.
- Si and Al have lower ionization energies, with Al being the lowest.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct order of ionization energy is: Cl>P>S>Si>Al, which matches option (1).