Chemistry · Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Lothar Meyer plotted physical properties such as atomic volume, melting point and boiling point against atomic weight and obtained a periodically repeated pattern. Statement II: In IUPAC nomenclature, the symbol for the digit 0 is 'n' and name root is 'nil'. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. A
   Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
2. B
   Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
3. C
   Statement I is correct but Statement II is correct (Statement I is correct and Statement II is correct).
4. D
   Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.