Question

Consider the below statements and identify the correct answer. Statement I: Metallic character decreases across a period as we move from left to right. Statement II: The effective nuclear charge acting on the valence shell electrons increases across a period, the tendency to lose electrons will decrease.

A Both statements are correct. Statement I is the correct explanation of Statement II.
B Both statements are correct. Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.
C Only Statement II is correct.
D Only Statement I is correct.
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