Assertion. The first ionization enthalpy of aluminium is lower than that magnesium.

Reason. Ionic radius of aluminium is smaller than that of magnesium.

(a) If both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the true explanation of the assertion.

(b) If both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not true explanation of the assertion.

(c) If assertion is true, but reason is false.

(d) If both assertion and reason are false.


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(b) Correct explanation: in Al, 3p electron is to be removed while in Mg, a 3s electron is to be removed .

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(c)Correct explanation: Additional electron is repelled more effectively by 2p electrons in F than 3p electrons in Cl.