Assertion : The alkaline earth metal hydroxides are more basic than the corresponding alkali metal. Reason : The ionisation enthalpies of alkaline earth metals are much lower than those of alkali metals.

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1.	Assertion : The alkaline earth metal hydroxides are more basic than the corresponding alkali metal. Reason : The ionisation enthalpies of alkaline earth metals are much lower than those of alkali metals.
Answer» If both ASSERTION and REASON are CORRECT and Reason is the CORRECT explanation of the Assertion. If both Assertion and Reason are CORRECT but Reason is not the CORRECT explanation of the Assertion. If Assertion is CORRECT but Reason is INCORRECT. Both Assertion and reason are INCORRECT ANSWER :D