Question

Statement - I: $C{l}^{-}andC{a}^{2+}$ are isoelectronic species.
Statement - II: Isoelectronic species should have same charges.

• A. Statement - I is true; Statement - II is true; Statement - II is correct explanation for Statement - I
• B. Statement - I is true; Statement - II is true; Statement - II is NOT the correct explanation for Statement - I
• C. Statement - I is true; Statement - II is false
• D. Statement - I is false; Statement - II is true

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Statement - I is true; Statement - II is false

Statement - I: True, as both have 18 electrons.
Statement - II: False, for isoelectronic species number of electrons are same, not the charge.