Chemistry-Periodic Trends

NEET Chemistry Periodic Trends Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11

Assertion (A): Electronegativity decreases down a group in the periodic table. | Reason (R): The increase in atomic and ionic radii down a group leads to a decrease in non-metallic properties of elements.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Both the assertion and reason are true. The decrease in electronegativity down a group is due to the increase in atomic and ionic radii, which results in a decrease in non-metallic properties of elements.

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