Given below are two statements $ : $
Statement $(I) :$ The metallic radius of $Al$ is less than that of $Ga$.
Statement $(II) :$ The ionic radius of $Al^{3+}$ is less than that of $Ga^{3+}$.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below $ : $

  • A
    Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are incorrect
  • B
    Statement $I$ is incorrect but Statement $II$ is correct
  • C
    Statement $I$ is correct but Statement $II$ is incorrect
  • D
    Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are correct

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