"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.

Question

"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. (A) Only I (B) Only III (C) Both I and II (D) I, II and IV

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Correct answer is (c) Both I and II

Only $I$

Only $III$

Both $I$ and $II$

$I, II$ and $I V$

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

Only I

Only III

Both I and II