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Assertion : The ionic radii of the alkaline earth metals are smaller than those of alkali metals in the same period. Reason : Alkali metals have higher nuclear charge than that of the alkaline earth metals. The correct option among the following is

  1. A (A) is true, (R) is true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A)
  2. B (A) is true, (R) is true but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A)
  3. C (A) is true but (R) is false
  4. D (A) is false but (R) is true
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(C) (A) is true but (R) is false

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Assertion : The ionic radii of the alkaline earth metals are smaller than those of alkali metals in the same period. Reason : Alkali metals have higher nuclear charge than that of the alkaline earth metals. The correct option among the following is