Given below are two statements: Statement (I): The radius of isoelectronic species increases in the order. Mg²…

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Given below are two statements: **Statement (I):** The radius of isoelectronic species increases in the order. $$ ext{Mg}^{2+} < ext{Na}^{+} < ext{F}^{-} < ext{O}^{2-}$$ **Statement (II):** The magnitude of electron gain enthalpy of halogens decreases in the order. $$ ext{Cl} > ext{F} > ext{Br} > ext{I}$$ In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

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B. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

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C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

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D. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

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