JEE Main 2021 Chemistry question

The first ionization energy of magnesium is smaller as compared to that of elements X and Y, but higher than that of Z. the elements X, Y and Z, respectively, are :

• (A)chlorine, lithium and sodium
• (B)argon, lithium and sodium
• (C)argon, chlorine and sodiumCorrect
• (D)neon, sodium and chlorine