Select the correct order for the elements $B, C, N, O$:

Which of the following orders is correct?

Explain the following:
$(a)$ Electronegativity of elements increases on moving from left to right in the periodic table.
$(b)$ Ionisation enthalpy decreases in a group from top to bottom.

The atomic numbers of elements $A, B, C$ and $D$ are $Z-1, Z, Z+1$ and $Z+2$,respectively. If $B$ is a noble gas,choose the correct statements from the following:
$(1)$ $A$ has high electron affinity
$(2)$ $C$ exists in $+2$ oxidation state
$(3)$ $D$ is an alkaline earth metal

$A, B$,and $C$ are hydroxy-compounds of the elements $X, Y$,and $Z$ respectively. $X, Y$,and $Z$ are in the same period of the periodic table. $A$ gives an aqueous solution of $pH < 7$. $B$ reacts with both strong acids and strong alkalis. $C$ gives an aqueous solution which is strongly alkaline.
Which of the following statements is / are true?
$I$: The three elements are metals.
$II$: The electronegativities decrease from $X$ to $Y$ to $Z$.
$III$: The atomic radius decreases in the order $X, Y$,and $Z$.
$IV$: $X, Y$,and $Z$ could be phosphorus,aluminium,and sodium respectively.

Which of the following statements is incorrect?