STATEMENT-1: The plot of atomic number ( y -axis) versus number of neutrons ( x -axis) for stable nuclei shows a curvature towards x -axis from the line of $45^{\circ}$ slope as the atomic number is increased.
and
STATEMENT-2: Proton-proton electrostatic repulsions begin to overcome attractive forces involving protons and neutrons and neutrons in heavier nuclides.
Select the correct option:
A
STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is correct explanation for STATEMENT-1
B
STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is NOT a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1
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