Q.

Given below are two statements 

Statement – I :  Along the period, the chemical reactivity of the element gradually increase from group 1 to group 18

Statement – II : The nature of oxides formed by group 1 elements is basic while that of group 17 elements (Cl,Br,I), is acidic 

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below 

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a

Both statement I and statement II are true 

b

Statement I is true but statement II is false 

c

Statement I is false but statement II is true 

d

Both statement I and statement II are false 

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Chemical reactivity of elements decreases along the period therefore statement – 1 is false.
Group – 1 elements from basic nature oxides while group – 17 elements form acidic oxides therefore statement – II is true 

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