Question

Statement 1: The metals of $4d$ and $5d$ transition series have greater enthalpies of atomization than the corresponding elements of the $3d$ series
Statement 2: The metal bond in $4d$ and $5d$ series are stronger than those in the $3d$ series

• A. If both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true and the statement 2 is the correct explanation o f the statement 1.
• B. If both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation o f the statement 1.
• C. If Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.
• D. If Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Reason is the correct explanation is assertion.