Geo-Scientist Prelims 2024 Chemistry Q10: Consider the following statements :

Consider the following statements :

1. Sulfur has a higher ionization energy than phosphorus.
2. Sulfur has a lower ionization energy than phosphorus.
3. Sulfur has a lower electron affinity than chlorine.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. (a) 1 only
2. (b) 2 only
3. (c) 1 and 3
4. (d) 2 and 3