Compare the ionization energies of each pair of atoms. Enter the symbol for the atom with the larger ionization energy. (If both atoms would be expected to have the same ionization energy, enter the word same.)
PairsSymbol of atom with the larger ionization energy
Cl and I
Na and K
F and Br

thats how its supposed to be

a is the correct answer

hydrocarbons are organic compounds that contain only hydrogens and carbons. they can be saturated (those which contain only carbon-carbon single bonds) or unsaturated (those which contain carbon-carbon double or triple bonds) in nature. hydrocarbons can undergo several reactions like substitution, elimination etc.  

on substituting one or more hydrogen atoms in hydrocarbon it results in the formation of haloalkane. as the halogen atoms are large compared to the carbon and hydrogen atoms, due to which the molecular weight increases and the bond become polar because of presence electronegative halogen atom and results in the increase in boiling point of the haloalkane.

thus, the correct option is (b) that is the boiling point of the new compound increases on substituting a hydrogen atom with a halogen in a hydrocarbon.

i think it's letter a.