NEET Chemistry Periodic Table Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Elements in the same group of the periodic table exhibit similar chemical properties. | Reason (R): Elements in the same group have the same number of valence electrons.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Elements in the same group exhibit similar chemical properties because they have the same number of valence electrons, which determines their behavior in chemical reactions.
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