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 nonmetals 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.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

<p>Let's analyze each statement provided about p-block elements and determine their correctness:</p> <p><strong>(A) Non metals have higher electronegativity than metals.</strong></p> <p>This statement is correct. Non-metals, especially those in the upper right of the periodic table like fluorine, oxygen, and nitrogen, have higher electronegativity values compared to metals.</p> <p><strong>(B) Non metals have lower ionisation enthalpy than metals.</strong></p> <p>This statement is incorrect. Non-metals generally have higher ionization enthalpy compared to metals because they hold onto their electrons more tightly due to higher nuclear charge and smaller atomic radii.</p> <p><strong>(C) Compounds formed between highly reactive nonmetals and highly reactive metals are generally ionic.</strong></p> <p>This statement is correct. Highly reactive nonmetals (like halogens) tend to gain electrons while highly reactive metals (like alkali metals and alkaline earth metals) tend to lose electrons, resulting in the formation of ionic compounds.</p> <p><strong>(D) The non-metal oxides are generally basic in nature.</strong></p> <p>This statement is incorrect. Non-metal oxides are generally acidic in nature. They react with bases to form salts and water.</p> <p><strong>(E) The metal oxides are generally acidic or neutral in nature.</strong></p> <p>This statement is incorrect. Metal oxides are usually basic in nature, although some metal oxides can be amphoteric (both acidic and basic). Most metal oxides react with acids to form salts and water.</p> <p>After evaluating all the statements, the correct statements are (A) and (C).</p> <p>Therefore, the correct answer is:</p> <p><strong>Option D: (A) and (C) only</strong></p>