In which group melting and boiling point decreases down the group:
Correct answer: A. IA
- A. IA
- B. VIIA
- C. VIIIA
- D. VA
Explanation
In the case of alkali metals (Group IA), the melting and boiling points decrease down the group due to the weakening of metallic bonding as the atomic radius increases. This leads to a decrease in the attraction between the positively charged nuclei and the delocalized electrons. The other options are incorrect because they describe different trends in melting and boiling points for other groups of elements.
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