Consider the elements Mg, Al, S, P and Si, the correct increasing order of their first ionization enthalpy is :

Out of the following, which type of interaction is reponsible for the stabilisation of $$\alpha $$-helix structure of proteins ?

Which of the following compound gives pink colour on reaction with phthalic anhydride in conc. H₂SO₄ followed by treatment with NaOH ?

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : Colourless cupric metaborate is reduced to cuprous metaborate in a luminous flame.

Statement II : Cuprous metaborate is obtained by heating boric anhydride and copper sulphate in a non-luminous flame.

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