Assertion: Shielding effect increases as...

Assertion: Shielding effect increases as we go down the group.
Reason: More is the number of electrons in the penultimate shell, more is shielding.

A

If both assertion and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If both assertion and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

D

If both assertion and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

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The correct Answer is:

A

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