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Published on: August 13, 2026
Given below are two statements :
Statement (I): The radii of isoelectronic species increases in the order.
Statement (II) : The magnitude of electron gain enthalpy of halogen decreases in the order.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
C
Statement 
is correct but Statement II is incorrect
is correct but Statement II is incorrect D
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
(i) For isoelectronic species -ve charge increases, radii increases.
(ii) Magnitude of E.G.E : 
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