Q.

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Fluorine has most negative electron gain enthalpy in its group.
Statement II: Oxygen has least negative electron gain enthalpy in its group.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below.         [2024]

1 Statement I is false but Statement II is true  
2 Both Statement I and Statement II are true  
3 Both Statement I and Statement II are false  
4 Statement I is true but Statement II is false  

Ans.

(1)