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Chemistry Question on Periodic properties

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Fluorine has most negative electron gain enthalpy in its group.
Statement II: Oxygen has least negative electron gain enthalpy in its group.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below.

A

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

B

Statement I is true but Statement II is false

C

Both Statement I and Statement II are false

D

Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Answer

Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Explanation

Solution

Statement I is false because chlorine has the most negative electron gain enthalpy in its group. Statement II is true as oxygen has the least negative electron gain enthalpy in its group.
The Correct Answer is: Statement I is false but Statement II is true