Question

Assertion (A) : `EA` of `O` is less than that of `F` but greater than that of `N`.
Reason (R ): `IE` is as follows: `N gt O gt F`.
A. If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.
C. If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.
D. If both assertion and reason are incorrect.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - C
Correct reason : Since the atomic sizes decrease from N to F, the electron gain enthalpies of the elements tend to increase.