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Assertion: Down the group, atomic radius...

Assertion: Down the group, atomic radius increases.
Reason: Electrons are added in new shell.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false

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The correct Answer is:
A
New shells are added down the group, hence, atomic radius increases.
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