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Why the elements of the second row (first short period)? exhibit a number of differences in properties from othero members of their respective families ?

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The differences in the properties of first member of a group from rest of the member is due to
a. Smaller size of the atom and ion
b. Presence of one inner shell of two electrons
c. Absence of `d`-orbitals
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