Statement I: Noble gases are chemically inert. Statement II: Noble gases have high ionisation energy and zero electron affinity.

Question

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: Noble gases are chemically inert. 

Statement II: Noble gases have high ionisation energy and zero electron affinity.

Of these statements:

(A) Both the statements are true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

(B) Both the statements are true, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

(C) Statement I is true, but Statement II is false

(D) Statement I is false, but Statement II is true

Answer 1

Answer (A) Both the statements are true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I