Given below are two statements: Statement – I: Along the period, the chemical reactivity of the element gradually increases from group 1 to group 18. Statement – II: The nature of oxides formed by gro

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Given below are two statements: Statement – I: Along the period, the chemical reactivity of the element gradually increases from group 1 to group 18. Statement – II: The nature of oxides formed by group 1 element is basic while that of group 17 elements is acidic. In the the light above statements, choose the most appropriate from the questions given below:

(A) Both statement I and Statement II are true.
(B) Statement I is true but Statement II is False.
(C) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
(D) Both Statement I and Statement II is false.

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C. Chemical reactivity of elements decreases along the period therefore statement – I is false. Group – 1 elements from basic nature oxides while group – 17 elements form acidic oxides therefore statement – II is true.

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