In the following question, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason.Select the correct option
Assertion:Halogens have maximum negative electron gain enthalpy.
Reason:Atoms of these elements have only one electron less than stable noble gas configuration.
Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
Assertion is true but reason is false.
Both assertion and reason are false.
Halogens have maximum negative electron gain enthalpy in the corresponding periods due to the reason that the atoms of these elements have only one electron less than stable noble gas configurations.Electrons gain enthalpy of the elements of the group becomes less negative going down the group.