Chemistry-Periodic Trends

NEET Chemistry Periodic Trends Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11

Assertion (A): As we move across a period in the periodic table, the non-metallic character of elements increases. | Reason (R): Electronegativity decreases across a period in the periodic table.

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 but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The assertion is true as non-metallic character increases across a period. However, the reason is false because electronegativity actually increases across a period, not decreases.

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