Consider the following statements: (i) There are 16 groups and 7 periods in the modern periodic table. (ii) Electro-positive character decreases on moving down a group. (iii) Electro-negativity in a period increases right from the alkali metal to the inert gas element. Which of these statement(s) is/are correct?
- A(i) and (ii)
- B(i) and (iii)
- CAll are correct
- DAll are incorrect
✓ Correct answer: D
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