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Question: The first member of the p – block elements differs from the remaining members of their corresponding...

The first member of the p – block elements differs from the remaining members of their corresponding groups due to.

A

Small size and absence of d - orbitals

B

Diagonal relationship with other elements

C

Difference in ability to form double and rtiple bonds

D

High ionisatin enthalpy.

Answer

Small size and absence of d - orbitals

Explanation

Solution

: Using d – orbitals, the elements beyond second period can expand their covalence. The second important difference is of the size.