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JEE Main 2026 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift
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Given below are two statements :

Statement I : The increasing order of boiling point of hydrogen halides is HCl < HBr < HI < HF.

Statement II : The increasing order of melting point of hydrogen halides is HCl < HBr < HF < HI.

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

A

Statement I is false but Statement II is true

B

Both Statement I and Statement II are false

C

Statement I is true but Statement II is false

D

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

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JEE Main 2026 (Online) 28th January Morning Shift
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Regarding the hydrides of group 15 elements $\mathrm{EH}_3(\mathrm{E}=\mathrm{N}, \mathrm{P}, \mathrm{As}, \mathrm{Sb})$, select the correct statement from the following :

A. The stability of hydrides decreases down the group.

B. The basicity of hydrides decreases down the group.

C. The reducing character increases down the group.

D. The boiling point increases down the group.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A

A, B & C only

B

A, B, C& D

C

A & D only

D

B & C only

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JEE Main 2026 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift
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" X " is an oxoanion of the lightest element of group 7 (in the periodic table). The metal is in +6 oxidation state in " X ". The color of the potassium salt of X is

A

purple

B

orange

C

yellow

D

green

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JEE Main 2026 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift
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Choose the INCORRECT statement

A

Carbon exhibits negative oxidation states along with +4 and +2 .

B

Carbon cannot exceed its covalency more than four.

C

Among the isotopes of carbon, ${ }^{13} \mathrm{C}$ is a radioactive isotope.

D

$\mathrm{CO}_2$ is the most acidic oxide among the dioxides of group of 14 elements.

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