Identify the correct statements about $p$-block elements and their compounds.
$(A)$ Non-metals have higher electronegativity than metals.
$(B)$ Non-metals have lower ionisation enthalpy than metals.
$(C)$ Compounds formed between highly reactive non-metals and highly reactive metals are generally ionic.
$(D)$ The non-metal oxides are generally basic in nature.
$(E)$ The metal oxides are generally acidic or neutral in nature.

• A
  $D$ and $E$ only
• B
  $A$ and $C$ only
• C
  $B$ and $E$ only
• D
  $B$ and $D$ only