Assertion : Element has a tendency to lose the electron$(s)$ to attain the stable configuration.
Reason : Ionization enthalpy is the energy released to remove an electron from an isolated gaseous atom in its ground state.

  • A
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • B
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • C
    If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
  • D
    If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

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