Question

    Consider the below statements and identify the correct

    answer. Statement I: Metallic character decreases across a period as we move from left to right. Statement II: The effective nuclear charge acting on the valence shell electrons increases across a period, the tendency to lose electrons will decrease.
    A Both statements are correct. Statement I is the correct explanation of Statement II. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both statements are correct. Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only Statement II is correct. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only Statement I is correct. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The correct answer is B

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