Assertion: Electron gain enthalpy value of the 3rd peirod p-block elements of the mordern periodic table are generally more negative than the 2nd period element of the same group.
Reason: Due to smaller atomic size of the 2nd peirod element, its electron density is high which eases the addition of electron.
A. Statement-1 is True, Statement-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 True, Statement-2 is False
D. Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True
