
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The first ionization enthalpy of series elements is more than that of group metals
Reason (R): In series of elements successive filling of -orbitals takes place.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:


Important Questions on The d- and f-Block Elements
Which of the following elements have half-filled f-orbitals in their ground state ?
(Given : atomic number )
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Highest oxidation state of is exhibited in . The correct statements about are
(A) is tetrahedrally surrounded by oxygen atoms
(B) is octahedrally surrounded by oxygen atoms
(C) Contains bridge
(D) Contains bond.
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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : in water is more stable than .
Reason (R) : Enthalpy of hydration for is much less than that of .
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
