Question
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion $(A)$ and the other is labelled as Reason $(R).$

Assertion $(A) :$ Metallic character decreases and non-metallic character increases on moving from left to right in a period.

Reason $(R)$ $:$ It is due to increase in ionisation enthalpy and decrease in electron gain enthalpy, when one moves from left to right in a period.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

Answer

b
$I$. In $p-$Block both metals and non metals are present but in $d$-Block only metals are present.

$II$. $EN$ and $IE$ of non metals are greater than that of metals

$I$ - False, $II$-True

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