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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 :
Step $I\,\,:$ ${H_2}O(g)\, \to \,H(g)\, + \,OH(g)\,;$ $\Delta H = 498\,kJ\,mol^{-1}$
Step $II\,\,:$ $OH(g)\, \to \,H(g)\, + \,O(g)\,;$ $\Delta H = 428\,kJ\,mol^{-1}$
The bond enthalpy of the $O-H$ bond is....$kJ\,mol^{-1}$
