Statements-1. The metals of 4dand 5d transition series have greater enthalpies of atomisation than the corresponding elementsof the 3d series.
Statements-2. The metal-metal bond in 4d and 5d series are stronger than those in the 3d series.
A. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is a correct explanation of Statement -1
B. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation of Statement-1
C. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is false
D. Statement-1 is False, Statement-2is True