Choose the correct statement.

  • A
    Ionization energy and electron affinity increase across a period.
  • B
    Ionization energy increases but electron affinity decreases along a period.
  • C
    Ionization energy decreases but electron affinity increases.
  • D
    Both decrease along a period.

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Consider the following four elements which are represented according to the long form of the periodic table. Here $W, Y$ and $Z$ are left,up and right elements with respect to the element $X$. $Y$ belongs to the $16^{th}$ group and $2^{nd}$ period. Then,according to the given information,identify the incorrect statement regarding the given elements.

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Compare the ionization enthalpy and electron gain enthalpy values of the elements given below:
Element Description Element $\Delta_{i}H_1$ $\Delta_{i}H_2$ $\Delta_{eg}H$
$(i)$ Most reactive non-metal $(A)$ $419$ $3051$ $-48$
$(ii)$ Most reactive metal $(B)$ $1681$ $3374$ $-328$
$(iii)$ Least reactive element $(C)$ $738$ $1451$ $-40$
$(iv)$ Metal forming dihalide $(D)$ $2372$ $5251$ $+48$

Which has maximum $EA$,$EN$ and $IP$ respectively $:-$
$A = 1s^2 \ 2s^2 \ 2p^6$
$B = 1s^2 \ 2s^2 \ 2p^6 \ 3s^2 \ 3p^5$
$C = 1s^2 \ 2s^2 \ 2p^5$
$D = 1s^2 \ 2s^2 \ 2p^6 \ 3s^1$

Which of the following statement$(s)$ is/are correct?

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Fluorine,chlorine,bromine and iodine are placed in the same group $(17)$ of the periodic table,because

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