Assertion :Neon has the least atomic radius in 2nd period. Reason: In a period, atomic radius decreases from left to right.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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D
Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct
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Solution
The correct option is D Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct The atomic size of elements decreases towards right in a period as the effective nuclear charge increases. However, due to complete octate state, the inert gases expand a bit and thus are larger than halogens. Thus assertion is incorrect and reason is correct.