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  4. Non-metals have higher ionisation enthalpies and higher electronegativities than metals. Following are the conclusions taken from the above statement. I. Non-metals readily form anions. II. Metals readily form cations. III. Metals form both anions and cations. IV. Non-metals form both anions and cations. Choose the option that has only correct statements.

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Q. "Non-metals have higher ionisation enthalpies and higher electronegativities than metals."
Following are the conclusions taken from the above statement.
I. Non-metals readily form anions.
II. Metals readily form cations.
III. Metals form both anions and cations.
IV. Non-metals form both anions and cations.
Choose the option that has only correct statements.

The p-Block Elements

Solution:

Correct answer is (c) Both $I$ and $II$