Statement-1: Boron has a smaller first ionisation enthalpy than beryllium.
Statement-2: The penetration of a 2s electron to the nucleus is more than the 2p electron hence 2p electron is more shielded by the inner core of electrons than the 2s electrons.
A. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-2
B. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-2
C. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False
D. Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True