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Chemistry Question on Classification of elements & periodicity in properties

Electrons are ejected from a certain metal when either blue or violet light strikes the metal surface. However, only violet light causes electron ejection from a second metal. The electrons in the first metal require less energy for ejection.

A

If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion

B

If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion

C

If Assertion is true but the Reason is false

D

If both Assertion and Reason are false

Answer

If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion

Explanation

Solution

Ionisation of first electron requires lesser energy as compared to the second electron ionisation.