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Option 1 : II and III

The correct option is 1, i.e. II and III.

  • There are 18 groups and 7 periods in the periodic table. Hence, statement I is incorrect
  • The valency of elements increases from 1 to 4 and then decreases to 0 on moving from left to right in a period. Hence, statement II is correct.
  •  Atomic size, electropositive character, metallic character and basic nature of oxides decrease from left to right in a period. Hence, statement III is correct.
  • In a period, electronegativity and electron affinity increase from left to right. Hence, statement IV is incorrect.
  • Valency - It is that property of an element that determines the number of other atoms with which an atom of the element can combine.
  • Electropositive implies having a tendency to lose electrons to form positive ions.
  • Electronegative implies having a tendency to gain electrons to form negative ions.
  • Electronegativity is a concept used to describe the tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a covalent bond.
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