Choose the correct statement.

  • A
    Ionization energy and electron affinity increase across a period.
  • B
    Ionization energy increases but electron affinity decreases along a period.
  • C
    Ionization energy decreases but electron affinity increases.
  • D
    Both decrease along a period.

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$I$. The physical and chemical properties of elements are periodic functions of their electronic configuration.
$II$. Electronegativity of fluorine is less than the electronegativity of chlorine.
$III$. Electropositive nature decreases from top to bottom in a group.
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