The correct option is (B) : Li < Be < B < C – Ist IP Li⟶1s22s1; Be⟶1s22s2;B⟶1s22s22p1;C⟶1s22s22p2 Li<B<Be<C Be is having higher ionization potential than B as Be has fully filled 2s− orbital due to which it gets extra stability.
P block elements are those in which the last electron enters any of the three p-orbitals of their respective shells. Since a p-subshell has three degenerate p-orbitals each of which can accommodate two electrons, therefore in all there are six groups of p-block elements.
P block elements are shiny and usually a good conductor of electricity and heat as they have a tendency to lose an electron. You will find some amazing properties of elements in a P-block element like gallium. It’s a metal that can melt in the palm of your hand. Silicon is also one of the most important metalloids of the p-block group as it is an important component of glass.