Consider the following statements (1) The radius of an anion is larger than that of the parent atom. (2) The ionization energy generally increases with increasing atomic number in a period. (3) The electronegativity of elements increases on moving down across a group. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Choose Your Option
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. 1 and 2
D. 2 and 3