Question

Assertion (A) The heaviest element in each $p$-block group is most metallic in nature.
Reason (R) The non-metallic character decreases down the group.

• A. Both $A$ and $R$ are correct; $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$.
• B. Both $A$ and $R$ are correct; $R$ is not the correct explanation of $A$.
• C. $A$ is correct; $R$ is incorrect.
• D. $A$ is incorrect; $R$ is correct.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The heaviest element in each $p$-block group is the most metallic in nature as the non-metallic character decreases down the group.
Thus, both $A$ and $R$ are correct and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$.