In $s-$block,on moving down the group,the reactivity of metals with water and air increases. Which of the following factors has no significance for this trend of reactivity?

  • A
    On moving down the group,the size of the atom increases.
  • B
    On moving down the group,the melting point decreases.
  • C
    On moving down the group,the electron gain enthalpy decreases.
  • D
    All of these

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