Q.

Given below are two statements
Assertion (A): The electronegativity of group 14 elements from Si to Pb gradually decreases
Reason(R): Group (14) contains non–metallic, metallic as well as metalloid elements
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below

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a

Both Assertion (A) and Reason(R) are False

b

Both Assertion (A)and Reason(R) are true

c

Assertion (A) is False but Reason(R) is true

d

Assertion (A) is True but Reason(R) is False

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Group

Group-14E.H
C2.5
Si1.8
Ge1.8
Sn1.8
Pb1.9

 The E.N values for elements from Si to Pb are almost same. So statement–I is false

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Given below are two statementsAssertion (A): The electronegativity of group 14 elements from Si to Pb gradually decreasesReason(R): Group (14) contains non–metallic, metallic as well as metalloid elementsIn the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below