Assertion : On moving down the group, ionization enthalpy decreases.
Reason : With decrease in size of the atom, the force of attraction between the nucleus and valence electrons decreases.
a. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
b. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
c. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
d. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect