Chemistry-(general)

NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12

Assertion (A): The atomic and ionic radii of Group 16 elements increase from top to bottom in the group. | Reason (R): Group 16 elements have six electrons in their outermost shell with a general electronic configuration of ns2 np4.

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 B

Detailed Explanation

The increase in atomic and ionic radii from top to bottom in Group 16 is due to the addition of shells, not the electronic configuration. Thus, R does not explain A.

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