The electronic configuration of elements A, B and C are $[He]2s^1, [Ne] 3s^1 $ and $[Ar] 4s^1$ respectively, which one of the following order is correct for the first ionization potentials (in $k.J.\; mol^{-1}$) of A, B and C ?

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( A ) $C > A > B$
( B ) $C > B > A$
( C ) $A > B > C$
( D ) $B > C > A$