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Assertion : Electron gain enthalpy becomes less negative as we go down a group.
Reason : Size of the atom increases on going down the group and the added electron would be farther from the nucleus.
ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Options:
  • A
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • B
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • C
    If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
  • D
    If the Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.
Solution:
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The correct answer is:
If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
The electron gain enthalpy decreases from top to bottom in a group.

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