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Published on: August 12, 2026
Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Both metals and non-metals exist in 
and 
-block elements.
Statement (II): Non-metals have higher ionisation enthalpy and higher electronegativity than the metals.
choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Only metals exist in 
-block elements while metals, metalloids and non-metals are present in 
-block elements. Non-metal have higher ionisation enthalpy and electronegativity than the metals.
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