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$$ \text { Match List - I with List - II. } $$

List - I
Electronic configuration of neutral atom (where $n=2$ )
List - II
$1^{\text {st }}$ Ionization Energy ( $\mathbf{k J ~ m o l}^{-\mathbf{1}}$ )
A. $$
\mathrm{ns}^2
$$
I. 2080
B. $$
\mathrm{ns}^2 \mathrm{np}^1
$$
II. 899
C. $$
n s^2 n p^3
$$
III. 800
D. $$
n s^2 n p^6
$$
IV. 1402

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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In a period, the first ionisation enthalpy of the element at extreme left and the negative electron gain enthalpy of the extreme right element, except noble gases, are respectively.

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Given below are two statements :

Statement I : The number of pairs among $\left[\mathrm{Al}_2 \mathrm{O}_3, \mathrm{Cr}_2 \mathrm{O}_3\right],\left[\mathrm{Cl}_2 \mathrm{O}_7, \mathrm{Mn}_2 \mathrm{O}_7\right],\left[\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{V}_2 \mathrm{O}_3\right]$ and $\left[\mathrm{CO}, \mathrm{N}_2 \mathrm{O}\right]$ that contain oxides of same nature (acidic, basic, neutral or amphoteric) is 4 .

Statement II : Among $\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{Al}_2 \mathrm{O}_3, \mathrm{CO}$ and $\mathrm{Cl}_2 \mathrm{O}_7$, the most basic and acidic oxides are $\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{O}$ and $\mathrm{Cl}_2 \mathrm{O}_7$, respectively.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The correct order of electronegativity of fluorine, oxygen and nitrogen is $\mathrm{F}>\mathrm{O}>\mathrm{N}$.

Statement II: The oxidation state of oxygen in $\mathrm{OF}_2$ is +2 and in $\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{O}$ is -2 .

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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The $1^{\text {st }}$ ionization enthalpy for Mg is $+737 \mathrm{~kJ} / \mathrm{mol}$. The most probable estimated value of the $2^{\text {nd }}$ ionization enthalpy of Mg is $\_\_\_\_$ .

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The correct set that contains all kinds (basic, acidic, amphoteric and neutral) of oxides is :

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Given below are two statements :

Statement (I) : The first ionisation enthalpy of the elements Na, Mg, Cl and Ar follows the order Na > Mg > Cl > Ar.

Statement (II) : Among Ca, Al, Fe and B, the third ionisation enthalpy is very high for Ca.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Consider the elements N, P, O, S, Cl and F. The number of valence electrons present in the elements with most and least metallic character from the above list is respectively.

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In period 4 of the periodic table, the elements with highest and lowest atomic radii are respectively.

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The correct order of $\mathrm{C}, \mathrm{N}, \mathrm{O}$ and F in terms of second ionisation potential is

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Given below are two statements :

Statement I : $\mathrm{K}>\mathrm{Mg}>\mathrm{Al}>\mathrm{B}$ is the correct order in terms of metallic character.

Statement II : Atomic radius is always greater than the ionic radius for any element.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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Given below are two statements :

Statement I : The second ionisation enthalpy of Na is larger than the corresponding ionisation enthalpy of Mg .

Statement II : The ionic radius of $\mathrm{O}^{2-}$ is larger than that of $\mathrm{F}^{-}$.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Elements X and Y belong to Group 15. The difference between the electronegativity values of ' X ' and phosphorus is higher than that of the difference between phosphorus and ' Y '. ' X ' & ' Y ' are respectively

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The correct trend in the first ionization enthalpies of the elements in the $3^{\text {rd }}$ period of periodic table is :

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Given below are two statements :

Statement I : $\mathrm{C}<\mathrm{O}<\mathrm{N}<\mathrm{F}$ is the correct order in terms of first ionization enthalpy values.

Statement II : $\mathrm{S}>\mathrm{Se}>\mathrm{Te}>\mathrm{Po}>\mathrm{O}$ is the correct order in terms of the magnitude of electron gain enthalpy values.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Given below are two statements :

Statement I : The correct order in terms of atomic/ionic radii is Al > Mg > Mg2+ > Al3+.

Statement II : The correct order in terms of the magnitude of electron gain enthalpy is Cl > Br > S > O.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Which of the following represents the correct trend for the mentioned property?

A. F > P > S > B      - First Ionization Energy

B. Cl > F > S > P      - Electron Affinity

C. K > Al > Mg > B      - Metallic character

D. K2O > Na2O > MgO > Al2O3      - Basic character

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The atomic number of the element from the following with lowest 1st ionisation enthalpy is :

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Given below are two statements:

Statement I: H2Se is more acidic than H2Te

Statement II: H2Se has higher bond enthalpy for dissociation than H2Te

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Choose the incorrect trend in the atomic radii (r) of the elements.

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The number of valence electrons present in the metal among $\mathrm{Cr}, \mathrm{Co}, \mathrm{Fe}$ and Ni which has the lowest enthalpy of atomisation is :

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The group 14 elements $A$ and $B$ have the first ionisation enthalpy values of 708 and $715 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$ respectively. The above values are lowest among their group members. The nature of their ions $\mathrm{A}^{2+}$ and $\mathrm{B}^{4+}$ respectively is

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The incorrect relationship in the following pairs in relation to ionisation enthalpies is :

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The elements of Group 13 with highest and lowest first ionisation enthalpies are respectively :

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The correct orders among the following are

Atomic radius : $\mathrm{B}<\mathrm{Al}<\mathrm{Ga}<\mathrm{In}<\mathrm{Tl}$

Electronegativity : $\mathrm{Al}<\mathrm{Ga}<\mathrm{In}<\mathrm{Tl}<\mathrm{B}$

Density : $\mathrm{Tl}<\mathrm{In}<\mathrm{Ga}<\mathrm{Al}<\mathrm{B}$

1st Ionisation Energy : $\mathrm{In}<\mathrm{Al}<\mathrm{Ga}<\mathrm{Tl}<\mathrm{B}$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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$$ \text { Match the LIST-I with LIST-II } $$

LIST-I
(Family)
LIST-II
(Symbol of Element)
A. Pnictogen (group 15) I Ts
B Chalcogen II Og
C Halogen III Lv
D Noble gas IV Mc
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Which of the following statements are correct?

A. The process of adding an electron to a neutral gaseous atom is always exothermic.

B. The process of removing an electron from an isolated gaseous atom is always endothermic.

C. The $1^{\text {st }}$ ionization energy of boron is less than that of beryllium.

D. The electronegativity of C is 2.5 in $\mathrm{CH}_4$ and $\mathrm{CCl}_4$

E. Li is the most electropositive among elements of group I.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Electronic configuration of four elements A, B, C and D are given below :

(A) $1 s^2 2 s^2 2 p^3$

(B) $1 s^2 2 s^2 2 p^4$

(C) $1 s^2 2 s^2 2 p^5$

(D) $1 s^2 2 s^2 2 p^2$

Which of the following is the correct order of increasing electronegativity (Pauling's scale)?

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Given below are two statements :

Statement (I) : The metallic radius of Al is less than that of Ga .

Statement (II) : The ionic radius of $\mathrm{Al}^{3+}$ is less than that of $\mathrm{Ga}^{3+}$.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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The property/properties that show irregularity in first four elements of group-17 is/are

(A) Covalent radius

(B) Electron affinity

(C) Ionic radius

(D) First ionization energy

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The type of oxide formed by the element among Li, Na, Be, Mg, B and Al that has the least atomic radius is :

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First ionisation enthalpy values of first four group 15 elements are given below. Choose the correct value for the element that is a main component of apatite family :

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An element ‘E’ has the ionisation enthalpy value of 374 kJ mol⁻¹. ‘E’ reacts with elements A, B, C and D with electron gain enthalpy values of −328, −349, −325 and −295 kJ mol⁻¹, respectively. The correct order of the products EA, EB, EC and ED in terms of ionic character is :

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Given below are two statements :

Statement (I) : The radii of isoelectronic species increases in the order.

Mg2+ < Na+ < F$-$ < O2-

Statement (II) : The magnitude of electron gain enthalpy of halogen decreases in the order.

Cl > F > Br > I

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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Given below are two statements :

Statement I : According to the Law of Octaves, the elements were arranged in the increasing order of their atomic number.

Statement II : Meyer observed a periodically repeated pattern upon plotting physical properties of certain elements against their respective atomic numbers.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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The incorrect decreasing order of atomic radii is

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Consider the following elements $\mathrm{In}, \mathrm{Tl}, \mathrm{Al}, \mathrm{Pb}, \mathrm{Sn}$ and Ge . The most stable oxidation states of elements with highest and lowest first ionisation enthalpies, respectively, are

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The successive 5 ionisation energies of an element are $800,2427,3658,25024$ and $32824 \mathrm{~kJ} / \mathrm{mol}$, respectively. By using the above values predict the group in which the above element is present :

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Given below are two statements :

Statement (I) : The first ionization energy of Pb is greater than that of Sn .

Statement (II) : The first ionization energy of Ge is greater than that of Si .

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Which of the following statements are NOT true about the periodic table?

A. The properties of elements are function of atomic weights.

B. The properties of elements are function of atomic numbers.

C. Elements having similar outer electronic configurations are arranged in same period.

D. An element's location reflects the quantum numbers of the last filled orbital.

E. The number of elements in a period is same as the number of atomic orbitals available in energy level that is being filled.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Given below are the atomic numbers of some group 14 elements. The atomic number of the element with lowest melting point is :

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The element that does not belong to the same period of the remaining elements (modern periodic table) is:

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Given below are two statements :

Statement (I) : An element in the extreme left of the periodic table forms acidic oxides.

Statement (II) : Acid is formed during the reaction between water and oxide of a reactive element present in the extreme right of the periodic table.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Match List-I with List-II.

List - I List - II
(A) $\mathrm{Al}^{3+}<\mathrm{Mg}^{2+}<\mathrm{Na}^{+}<\mathrm{F}^{-}$ (I) Ionisation Enthalpy
(B) $\mathrm{B}<\mathrm{C}<\mathrm{O}<\mathrm{N}$ (II) Metallic character
(C) $\mathrm{B}<\mathrm{Al}<\mathrm{Mg}<\mathrm{K}$ (III) Electronegativity
(D) $\mathrm{Si}<\mathrm{P}<\mathrm{S}<\mathrm{Cl}$ (IV) Ionic radii

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Which of the following electronegativity order is incorrect?

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Match List I with List II

LIST I
(Element)
LIST II
(Electronic Configuration)
A. $$\mathrm{N}$$ I. $$[\mathrm{Ar}] 3 \mathrm{~d}^{10} 4 \mathrm{~s}^2 4 \mathrm{p}^5$$
B. $$\mathrm{S}$$ II. $$[\mathrm{Ne}] 3 \mathrm{~s}^2 3 \mathrm{p}^4$$
C. $$\mathrm{Br}$$ III. $$[\mathrm{He}] 2 \mathrm{~s}^2 2 \mathrm{p}^3$$
D. $$\mathrm{Kr}$$ IV. $$[\mathrm{Ar}] 3 \mathrm{~d}^{10} 4 \mathrm{~s}^2 4 \mathrm{p}^6$$

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Match List I with List II

LIST I LIST II
A. Melting Point $$[\mathrm{K}]$$ I. $$\mathrm{T} 1>\mathrm{In}>\mathrm{Ga}>\mathrm{A} 1>\mathrm{B}$$
B. Ionic Radius $$[\mathrm{M}^{+3} / \mathrm{pm}]$$ II. $$\mathrm{B}>\mathrm{T} 1>\mathrm{Al} \approx \mathrm{Ga}>\mathrm{In}$$
C. $$\Delta_{\mathrm{i}} \mathrm{H}_1[\mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}]$$ III. $$\mathrm{T} 1>\mathrm{In}>\mathrm{Al}>\mathrm{Ga}>\mathrm{B}$$
D. Atomic Radius [pm] IV. $$\mathrm{B}>\mathrm{A} 1>\mathrm{T} 1>\mathrm{In}>\mathrm{Ga}$$

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Given below are two statements :

Statement (I) : The oxidation state of an element in a particular compound is the charge acquired by its atom on the basis of electron gain enthalpy consideration from other atoms in the molecule.

Statement (II) : $$\mathrm{p} \pi-\mathrm{p} \pi$$ bond formation is more prevalent in second period elements over other periods.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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Match List I with List II

LIST I
(Elements)
LIST II
(Properties in their respective groups)
A. $$\mathrm{Cl,S}$$ I. Elements with highest electronegativity
B. $$\mathrm{Ge,As}$$ II. Elements with largest atomic size
C. $$\mathrm{Fr,Ra}$$ III. Elements which show properties of both metals and non-metal
D. $$\mathrm{F,O}$$ IV. Elements with highest negative electron gain enthalpy

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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The electron affinity value are negative for

A. $$\mathrm{Be} \rightarrow \mathrm{Be}^{-}$$

B. $$\mathrm{N} \rightarrow \mathrm{N}^{-}$$

C. $$\mathrm{O} \rightarrow \mathrm{O}^{2-}$$

D. $$\mathrm{Na} \rightarrow \mathrm{Na}^{-}$$

E. $$\mathrm{Al} \rightarrow \mathrm{Al}^{-}$$

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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Given below are two statements :

Statement I : The metallic radius of $$\mathrm{Na}$$ is $$1.86 \mathrm{~A}^{\circ}$$ and the ionic radius of $$\mathrm{Na}^{+}$$ is lesser than $$1.86 \mathrm{~A}^{\circ}$$

Statement II : Ions are always smaller in size than the corresponding elements.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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52

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: In group 13, the stability of +1 oxidation state increases down the group.

Statement II : The atomic size of gallium is greater than that of aluminium.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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The statement(s) that are correct about the species $$\mathrm{O}^{2-}, \mathrm{F}^{-}, \mathrm{Na}^{+}$$ and $$\mathrm{Mg}^{2+}$$.

(A) All are isoelectronic

(B) All have the same nuclear charge

(C) $$\mathrm{O}^{2-}$$ has the largest ionic radii

(D) $$\mathrm{Mg}^{2+}$$ has the smallest ionic radii

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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54

The correct order of the first ionization enthalpy is

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Given below are two statements :

Statement I : The correct order of first ionization enthalpy values of $$\mathrm{Li}, \mathrm{Na}, \mathrm{F}$$ and $$\mathrm{Cl}$$ is $$\mathrm{Na}<\mathrm{Li}<\mathrm{Cl}<\mathrm{F}$$.

Statement II : The correct order of negative electron gain enthalpy values of $$\mathrm{Li}, \mathrm{Na}, \mathrm{F}$$ and $$\mathrm{Cl}$$ is $$\mathrm{Na}<\mathrm{Li}<\mathrm{F}<\mathrm{Cl}$$

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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The correct order of first ionization enthalpy values of the following elements is :

(A) O

(B) N

(C) Be

(D) F

(E) B

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Number of elements from the following that CANNOT form compounds with valencies which match with their respective group valencies is ________. B, C, N, S, O, F, P, Al, Si

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The transition metal having highest $3^{\text {rd }}$ ionisation enthalpy is :
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Given below are two statements :

Statement (I) : Both metals and non-metals exist in p and d-block elements.

Statement (II) : Non-metals have higher ionisation enthalpy and higher electronegativity than the metals.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
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Consider the following elements.

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Which of the following is/are true about $$\mathrm{A}^{\prime}, \mathrm{B}^{\prime}, \mathrm{C}^{\prime}$$ and $$\mathrm{D}^{\prime}$$ ?

A. Order of atomic radii: $$\mathrm{B}^{\prime}<\mathrm{A}^{\prime}<\mathrm{D}^{\prime}<\mathrm{C}^{\prime}$$

B. Order of metallic character: $$\mathrm{B}^{\prime}<\mathrm{A}^{\prime}<\mathrm{D}^{\prime}<\mathrm{C}^{\prime}$$

C. Size of the element: $$\mathrm{D}^{\prime}<\mathrm{C}^{\prime}<\mathrm{B}^{\prime}<\mathrm{A}^{\prime}$$

D. Order of ionic radii: $$\mathrm{B}^{\prime+}<\mathrm{A}^{1^{+}}<\mathrm{D}^{\prime+}<\mathrm{C}^{+}$$

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61

The correct sequence of electron gain enthalpy of the elements listed below is

A. Ar

B. Br

C. F

D. S

Choose the most appropriate from the options given below:

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Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:

Assertion A: $$\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{Te}$$ is more acidic than $$\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}$$.

Reason R: Bond dissociation enthalpy of $$\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{Te}$$ is lower than $$\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}$$.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below:

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Given below are two statements:

Statement - I: Along the period, the chemical reactivity of the elements gradually increases from group 1 to group 18 .

Statement - II: The nature of oxides formed by group 1 elements is basic while that of group 17 elements is acidic.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below:

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Match List I with List II.

List I
Species
List II
Electronic distribution
(A) $$\mathrm{Cr^{+2}}$$ (I) $$\mathrm{3d^8}$$
(B) $$\mathrm{Mn^+}$$ (II) $$\mathrm{3d^34s^1}$$
(C) $$\mathrm{Ni^{+2}}$$ (III) $$\mathrm{3d^4}$$
(D) $$\mathrm{V^+}$$ (IV) $$\mathrm{3d^54s^1}$$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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65

Given below are two statements:

Statement I : Fluorine has most negative electron gain enthalpy in its group.

Statement II : Oxygen has least negative electron gain enthalpy in its group.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below

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The element having the highest first ionization enthalpy is

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Anomalous behavior of oxygen is due to its

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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion $$\mathbf{A}$$ and the other is labelled as Reason $$\mathbf{R}$$ :

Assertion A : The first ionisation enthalpy decreases across a period.

Reason $$\mathbf{R}$$ : The increasing nuclear charge outweighs the shielding across the period.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below :

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Given below are two statements :

Statement I : The electronegativity of group 14 elements from $$\mathrm{Si}$$ to $$\mathrm{Pb}$$, gradually decreases.

Statement II : Group 14 contains non-metallic, metallic, as well as metalloid elements.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below :

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Given below are two statements :

Statement (I) : The $$4 \mathrm{f}$$ and $$5 \mathrm{f}$$ - series of elements are placed separately in the Periodic table to preserve the principle of classification.

Statement (II) : S-block elements can be found in pure form in nature.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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Which of the following statements are not correct?

A. The electron gain enthalpy of $$\mathrm{F}$$ is more negative than that of $$\mathrm{Cl}$$.

B. Ionization enthalpy decreases in a group of periodic table.

C. The electronegativity of an atom depends upon the atoms bonded to it.

D. $$\mathrm{Al}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}$$ and $$\mathrm{NO}$$ are examples of amphoteric oxides.

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For elements $$\mathrm{B}, \mathrm{C}, \mathrm{N}, \mathrm{Li}, \mathrm{Be}, \mathrm{O}$$ and $$\mathrm{F}$$, the correct order of first ionization enthalpy is

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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion $$\mathbf{A}$$ and the other is labelled as Reason $$\mathbf{R}$$

Assertion A : The energy required to form $$\mathrm{Mg}^{2+}$$ from $$\mathrm{Mg}$$ is much higher than that required to produce $$\mathrm{Mg}^+$$

Reason $$\mathbf{R}: \mathrm{Mg}^{2+}$$ is small ion and carry more charge than $$\mathrm{Mg}^{+}$$

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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The correct order of electronegativity for given elements is:

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Which one of the following elements will remain as liquid inside pure boiling water?

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Group-13 elements react with $$\mathrm{O}_{2}$$ in amorphous form to form oxides of type $$\mathrm{M}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}~(\mathrm{M}=$$ element). Which among the following is the most basic oxide?

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The difference between electron gain enthalpies will be maximum between :

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Which of the following elements have half-filled f-orbitals in their ground state?

(Given : atomic number $\mathrm{Sm}=62 ; \mathrm{Eu}=63 ; \mathrm{Tb}=65 ; \mathrm{Gd}=64, \mathrm{Pm}=61$ )

A. $\mathrm{Sm}$

B. Eu

C. $\mathrm{Tb}$

D. Gd

E. $\mathrm{Pm}$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R)

Assertion (A): The first ionization enthalpy of $3 \mathrm{~d}$ series elements is more than that of group 2 metals

Reason (R): In 3d series of elements successive filling of d-orbitals takes place.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
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80

The correct increasing order of the ionic radii is

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Bond dissociation energy of "E-H" bond of the "$\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{E}$ " hydrides of group 16 elements (given below), follows order.

A. $\mathrm{O}$

B. $\mathrm{S}$

C. Se

D. $\mathrm{Te}$

Choose the correct from the options given below:
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Match List I with List II

List I
(Atomic number)
List II
(Block of periodic table)
A. 37 I. p-block
B. 78 II. d-block
C. 52 III. f-block
D. 65 IV. s-block

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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83

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : The decrease in first ionization enthalpy from B to Al is much larger than that from Al to Ga.

Statement II : The d orbitals in Ga are completely filled.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

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84

Inert gases have positive electron gain enthalpy. Its correct order is :

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The first ionization enthalpy of Na, Mg and Si, respectively, are : 496, 737 and $$786 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$$. The first ionization enthalpy ($$\mathrm{kJ} \,\mathrm{mol}^{-1}$$) of $$\mathrm{Al}$$ is :

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In which of the following pairs, electron gain enthalpies of constituent elements are nearly the same or identical?

(A) Rb and Cs

(B) Na and K

(C) Ar and Kr

(D) I and At

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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The incorrect statement is

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th July Morning Shift
88

Given two statements below :

Statement I : In $$\mathrm{Cl}_{2}$$ molecule the covalent radius is double of the atomic radius of chlorine.

Statement II : Radius of anionic species is always greater than their parent atomic radius.

Choose the most appropriate answer from options given below :

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Morning Shift
89

The first ionization enthalpies of Be, B, N and O follow the order

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th July Evening Shift
90

The IUPAC nomenclature of an element with electronic configuration [Rn] $$5 \mathrm{f}^{14} 6 \mathrm{d}^{1} 7 \mathrm{s}^{2}$$ is :

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th July Morning Shift
91

The correct order of electron gain enthalpy ($$-$$ ve value) is :

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 30th June Morning Shift
92

Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A : The first ionization enthalpy for oxygen is lower than that of nitrogen.

Reason R : The four electrons in 2p orbitals of oxygen experience more electron-electron repulsion.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th June Evening Shift
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Match List - I with List - II :

List-I (Oxide) List-II (Nature)
(A) $$C{l_2}{O_7}$$ (I) Amphoteric
(B) $$N{a_2}O$$ (II) Basic
(C) $$A{l_2}{O_3}$$ (III) Neutral
(D) $${N_2}O$$ (IV) Acidic

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Evening Shift
94

Among the following, basic oxide is :

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Evening Shift
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Element "E" belongs to the period 4 and group 16 of the periodic table. The valence shell electron configuration of the element, which is just above "E" in the group is

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Morning Shift
96

The correct order of increasing ionic radii is

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Evening Shift
97

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : The ionic radii of O2$$-$$ and Mg2+ are same.

Reason (R) : Both O2$$-$$ and Mg2+ are isoelectronic species.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Morning Shift
98

The correct order of electron gain enthalpies of Cl, F, Te and Po is

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th June Evening Shift
99

Given below are the oxides:

Na2O, As2O3, N2O, NO and Cl2O7

Number of amphoteric oxides is :

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 24th June Morning Shift
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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : Metallic character decreases and non-metallic character increases on moving from left to right in a period.

Reason (R) : It is due to increase in ionisation enthalpy and decrease in electron gain enthalpy, when one moves from left to right in a period.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 31st August Morning Shift
101
The correct order of ionic radii for the ions, P3$$-$$, S2$$-$$, Ca2+, K+, Cl$$-$$ is :
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th August Evening Shift
102
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : Barium carbonate is insoluble in water and is highly stable.

Reason (R) : The thermal stability of the carbonates increases with increasing cationic size.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th August Evening Shift
103
The correct order of first ionisation enthalpy is :
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th July Evening Shift
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Match List - I with List - II :

List - I List - II
(a) NaOH (i) Acidic
(b) $$Be{(OH)_2}$$ (ii) Basic
(c) $$Ca{(OH)_2}$$ (iii) Amphoteric
(d) $$B{(OH)_3}$$
(e) $$Al{(OH)_3}$$


Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th July Morning Shift
105
The ionic radii of F$$-$$ and O2$$-$$ respectively are 1.33$$\mathop A\limits^o $$ and 1.4$$\mathop A\limits^o $$, while the covalent radius of N is 0.74$$\mathop A\limits^o $$.

The correct statement for the ionic radius of N3$$-$$ from the following is :
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th July Evening Shift
106
The ionic radii of K+, Na+, Al3+ and Mg2+ are in the order:
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th July Morning Shift
107
Which one of the following statements for D.I. Mendeleeff, is incorrect?
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 22th July Evening Shift
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The first ionization energy of magnesium is smaller as compared to that of elements X and Y, but higher than that of Z. The elements X, Y and Z, respectively, are :
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 18th March Evening Shift
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The ionic radius of Na+ ions is 1.02 $$\mathop A\limits^o $$. The ionic radii (in $$\mathop A\limits^o $$) of Mg2+ and Al3+, respectively, are
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 18th March Morning Shift
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The absolute value of the electron gain enthalpy of halogens satisfies :
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 17th March Morning Shift
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The characteristics of elements X, Y and Z with atomic numbers, respectively, 33, 53 and 83 are :
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 16th March Evening Shift
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Identify the elements X and Y using the ionisation energy values given below :

Ionization energy (kJ/mol)
1$${st}$$ 2$${nd}$$
X 495 4563
Y 731 1450
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 16th March Evening Shift
113
Which pair of oxides is acidic in nature?
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th February Evening Shift
114
The correct order of electron gain enthalpy is :
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th February Evening Shift
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Match List - I with List - II.

List I
Electronic configuration
List II
$${\Delta _i}H$$ in kJ $$mo{l^{ - 1}}$$
(a) $$1{s^2}2{s^2}$$ (i) 801
(b) $$1{s^2}2{s^2}2{p^4}$$ (ii) 899
(c) $$1{s^2}2{s^2}2{p^3}$$ (iii) 1314
(d) $$1{s^2}2{s^2}2{p^1}$$ (iv) 1402

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th February Morning Shift
116
The correct order of bond dissociation enthalpy of halogens is :
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th February Evening Shift
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Consider the elements Mg, Al, S, P and Si, the correct increasing order of their first ionization enthalpy is :
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 24th February Morning Shift
118
The correct order of the ionic radii of
O2–, N3–, F , Mg2+, Na+ and Al3+ is :
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 5th September Evening Slot
119
The ionic radii of O2–, F, Na+ and Mg2+ are in the order :
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 4th September Morning Slot
120
Among the statements (I – IV), the correct ones are:
(I) Be has smaller atomic radius compared to Mg.
(II) Be has higher ionization enthalpy than Al.
(III) Charge/radius ratio of Be is greater than that of Al.
(IV) Both Be and Al form mainly covalent compounds.
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 3rd September Evening Slot
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The five successive ionization enthalpies of an element are 800, 2427, 3658, 25024 and 32824 kJ mol–1. The number of valence electrons in the element is :
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 3rd September Evening Slot
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The atomic number of the element unnilennium is :
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 3rd September Morning Slot
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Three elements X, Y and Z are in the 3rd period of the periodic table. The oxides of X, Y and Z, respectively, are basic, amphoteric and acidic. The correct order of the atomic numbers of X, Y and Z is :
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 2nd September Evening Slot
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In general the property (magnitudes only) that show an opposite trend in comparison to other properties across a period is
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 2nd September Morning Slot
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The first and second ionisation enthalpies of a metal are 496 and 4560 kJ mol–1, respectively. How many moles of HCl and H2SO4, respectively, will be needed to react completely with 1 mole of the metal hydroxide ?
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 9th January Evening Slot
126
The acidic, basic and amphoteric oxides, respectively, are :
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 9th January Morning Slot
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B has a smaller first ionization enthalpy than Be. Consider the following statements :

(I) It is easier to remove 2p electron than 2s electron

(II) 2p electron of B is more shielded from the nucleus by the inner core of electrons than the 2s electrons of Be.

(III) 2s electron has more penetration power than 2p electron.

(IV) atomic radius of B is more than Be (Atomic number B = 5, Be = 4)

The correct statements are :
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 9th January Morning Slot
128
The electronic configurations of bivalent europium and trivalent cerium are
(atomic number : Xe = 54, Ce = 58, Eu = 63)
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 9th January Morning Slot
129
The increasing order of the atomic radii of the following elements is :-
(a) C (b) O
(c) F (d) Cl
(e) Br
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 8th January Evening Slot
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The first ionization energy (in kJ/mol) of Na, Mg, Al and Si respectively, are :
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 8th January Morning Slot
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The third ionization enthalpy is minimum for :
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 8th January Morning Slot
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Within each pair of elements F & Cl, S & Se, and Li & Na, respectively, the elements that release more energy upon and electron gain are :
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 7th January Evening Slot
133
The electron gain enthalpy (in KJ/mol) of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine, respectively are:
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 7th January Morning Slot
134
In comparison to boron, berylium has :
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th April Evening Slot
135
Among the following, the energy of 2s orbital is lowest in :
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th April Evening Slot
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The element having greatest difference between its first and second ionization energies, is :
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 9th April Morning Slot
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The IUPAC symbol for the element with atomic number 119 would be :
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 8th April Evening Slot
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The size of the iso-electronic species Cl,  Ar and Ca2+ is affected by :
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 8th April Morning Slot
139
The lathanide ion that would show colour is :
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 8th April Morning Slot
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The element with Z = 120 (not yet discovered) will be an/a -
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th January Morning Slot
141
The correct option with respect to the Pauling electronegativity values of the element is :
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 11th January Evening Slot
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The correct order of the atomic radii of C, Cs, Al, and S is :
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 11th January Morning Slot
143
The electronegativity of aluminium is similar to :
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 10th January Morning Slot
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When the first electron gain enthalpy $$\left( {{\Delta _{eg}}H} \right)$$ of oxygen is $$-$$ 141 kJ/mol, its second electron gain enthalpy is :
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 9th January Evening Slot
145
Aluminium is usually found in +3 oxidation state. In contrast, thallium exists in + 1 and + 3 oxidation states. This is due to :
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 9th January Morning Slot
146
In general, the properties that decrease and increase down a group in the periodic table, respectively, are :
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 9th January Morning Slot
147
The correct order of electron affinity is :
JEE Main 2018 (Online) 15th April Evening Slot
148
For Na+, Mg2+, F- and O2-; the correct order of increasing ionic radii is :
JEE Main 2018 (Online) 15th April Morning Slot
149
The electronic configuration with the highest ionization enthalpy is :
JEE Main 2017 (Online) 9th April Morning Slot
150
Which one of the following is an oxide?
JEE Main 2017 (Online) 9th April Morning Slot
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Consider the following ionization enthalpies of two elements 'A' and 'B' .

Element Ionization enthalpy (kJ/mol)
1st 2nd 3rd
A 899 1757 14847
B 737 1450 7731


Which of the following statements is correct ?
JEE Main 2017 (Online) 8th April Morning Slot
152
The following statements concern elements in the periodic table. Which of the following is true ?
JEE Main 2016 (Online) 10th April Morning Slot
153
The ionic radii (in Å) of N3–, O2– and F are respectively:
JEE Main 2015 (Offline)
154
The first ionization potential of Na is 5.1 eV. The value of electron gain enthalpy of Na+ will be:
JEE Main 2013 (Offline)
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Which of the following represents the correct order of increasing first ionization enthalpy for Ca, Ba, S, Se and Ar?
JEE Main 2013 (Offline)
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The increasing order of the ionic radii of the given isoelectronic species is :
AIEEE 2012
157
Which one of the following order represents the correct sequence of the increasing basic nature of the given oxides ?
AIEEE 2011
158
Outer electronic configuration of Gd (Atomic no : 64) is -
AIEEE 2011
159
The correct sequence which shows decreasing order of the ionic radii of the elements is
AIEEE 2010
160
The set representing the correct order of ionic radius is :
AIEEE 2009
161
In which of the following arrangements, the sequence is not strictly according to the property written against it
AIEEE 2009
162
Following statements regarding the periodic trends of chemical reactivity of the alkali metals and the halogens are given. Which of these statements gives the correct picture?
AIEEE 2006
163
The increasing order of the first ionization enthalpies of the elements B, P, S and F (lowest first) is :
AIEEE 2006
164
Which of the following oxides is amphoteric in character?
AIEEE 2005
165
In which of the following arrangements the order is NOT according to the property indicated against it?
AIEEE 2005
166
The formation of the oxide ion O2-(g) requires first an exothermic and then an endothermic step as shown below

O(g) + e- = $$O_{(g)}^{-}$$ $$\Delta $$Ho = -142 kJmol-1

$$O_{(g)}^{-}$$ + e- = $$O_{(g)}^{2-}$$ $$\Delta $$Ho = 844 kJmol-1

This because
AIEEE 2004
167
Which one of the following ions has the highest value of ionic radius?
AIEEE 2004
168
Among Al2O3, SiO2, P2O3 and SO2 the correct order of acid strength is
AIEEE 2004
169
Which one of the following is an amphoteric oxide?
AIEEE 2003
170
The atomic numbers of Vanadium (V), Chromium (cr), Manganese (Mn) and Iron (Fe), respectively, $$23,24,25$$ and $$26$$. Which one of these may be expected to have the higher second ionization enthalpy?
AIEEE 2003
171
The reduction in atomic size with increase in atomic number is a characteristic of elements of
AIEEE 2003
172
According to the Periodic Law of elements, the variation in properties of elements is related to their
AIEEE 2003
173
The correct order of ionic radius is
AIEEE 2002
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$$C{e^{ + 3}},\,\,L{a^{ + 3}},\,\,P{m^{ + 3}}\,\,$$ and $$Y{b^{ + 3}}\,\,$$ have ionic radial in the increasing order as
AIEEE 2002

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