Statement : The plot of atomic number ( y -axis ) versus number of neutrons ( x -axis ) for stable nuclei shows a curvature towards x-axis fron the line of ` 45^@` slope as the atomic number is increased .
Explanation : proton -proton electrostatic repulsions begin to overcome attracive forces involving protons and neutrons in heavier nuclides.
A. STATEMENT -1 is True STATEMNET -2 is True , STATEMENT-2 is a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1
B. STATEMENT-1 is True , STATEMENT -2 is True , STATEMENT -2 is not a correct explanation for STATEMENT -1
C. STATEMENT 1 IS Treu STATEMENT-2 is False
D. STATEMENT -1 is False , STATEMENT -2 is True
