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Chemistry Classification of Elements and Periodicity JEE Main 2024 Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Given below are the two statements: one is labeled as Assertion

A
and the other is labeled as Reason (R). Assertion : There is a considerable increase in covalent radius from N to P. However from As to Bi only a small increase in covalent radius is observed. Reason : covalent and ionic radii in a particular oxidation state increases down the group.
In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: is false but (R) is true
and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of
is true but (R) is false
and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of
B
Both
D
Both

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The correct answer is:
B

According to NCERT,
Statement-I : Factual data,
Statement-II is true.
But correct explanation is presence of completely filled and -orbitals of heavier members

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