Consider the following statements regarding periodic properties of elements : Statement-1 : Atomic radius increases down a group in the periodic table. Statement-2 : On descending a group, the valence electrons are found in orbitals of successively higher principal quantum number. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(b) Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are true but Statement-2 is not the correct explanation of Statement-1

(c) Statement-1 is true but Statement-2 is false

(d) Statement-1 is false but Statement-2 is true

Consider the following statements regarding periodic properties of… | Geo-Scientist Prelims 2022 Chemistry Q9

Consider the following statements regarding periodic properties of elements :

Statement-1 : Atomic radius increases down a group in the periodic table.
Statement-2 : On descending a group, the valence electrons are found in orbitals of successively higher principal quantum number.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are true and Statement-2 is the correct explanation of Statement-1
(b) Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are true but Statement-2 is not the correct explanation of Statement-1
(c) Statement-1 is true but Statement-2 is false
(d) Statement-1 is false but Statement-2 is true

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