In which of the following electronic configurations will there be a large difference between the second and third ionization energy?

  • A
    $1s^2\, 2s^2\, 2p^6\, 3s^1$
  • B
    $1s^2\, 2s^2\, 2p^6\, 3s^2\, 3p^1$
  • C
    $1s^2\, 2s^2\, 2p^6\, 3s^2\, 3p^6$
  • D
    $1s^2\, 2s^2\, 2p^6\, 3s^2$

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