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Which of the elements in the table below would react more readily with chlorine?
      

Element

Ionization energy (KJ \(mol^{-1} \times 10^{-3}\))

W 12.0
X 21.0
Y 106.0
Z 200.0

A.

Y and Z only

B.

X and Z only

C.

W and X only

D.

W and Z only

Correct answer is C

Among the given elements, W has the lowest ionization energy (\(12.0 KJ mol^{-1} x 10^{-3})\), indicating that it would be more likely to react with chlorine. X has a higher ionization energy \((21.0 KJ mol^{-1} x 10^{-3})\), so it would be less reactive with chlorine compared to W.
Based on ionization energy values, the elements that would react more readily with chlorine are W and X.