Following statements regarding the periodic trends of chemical reactivity of the alkali metals and the halogens are given. Which of these statements gives the correct picture?

  • A
    Chemical reactivity increases with increase in atomic number down the group in both the alkali metals and halogens
  • B
    In alkali metals the reactivity increases but in the halogens it decreases with increase in atomic number down the group
  • C
    The reactivity decreases in the alkali metals but increases in the halogens with increase in atomic number down the group
  • D
    In both the alkali metals and the halogens the chemical reactivity decreases with increase in atomic number down the group

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