LECTURE 17 PRATUL SIR

NURTURE LIVE IOC

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Answered .

① B ⑧ A, B, C ,
D

② B ⑤ A B
,

③ B ④ Zero

④ B, C

⑤ A B D
, ,

⑥ A
,
B C
,

⑦ A B , ,
C
,
D
 Solutions ( Race - lo )

QD CA) Xp =
Xiu ( Xm → End on Mullikan scale

scale
2.8 Xp → EN on
Pauling )
Xm >
Xp .

atom
(B)
By definitionwithdraw ability of
EN is an
,

to attract or shared pair of

electrons or electron cloud towards itself
in a covalent Bond .

④ EN order is f > a > Brd 2

Halogens
In ,
.

④
Percentage ionic =
161 Xa -

XB ) +3.5
f XA XBT
-

character -

difference in EN

Bond
of A& B in A - B .

As ionic character
EN
difference increases
,

in bond increases
-

QD If IE is low
,
it is easier to lose an electron .

it is electron
If EA is low
, difficult to
gain an

Hence the atom will tend to lose electron

electron
rather than
gaining of .

Less IE means
Electropositive
more .
 's
Q
3) According to
Pauling EN
formula .

(XA -

XB I = o .
208
( BEA
-
-
B
-

JBE¥BEIB)Y2
Let it be up
"

If I Xa IBI " "

increases
p increases
-

least
Among the
given optionsEN ,
the one
having
will have least
value
value
of difference
"
in

of 5)
"
p .

( EN f =
4.0
,
ENCE 300
,
EH 2-

least
Difference in EN
of U & I is hence

least value
"
BEIz#Eq )
'

( BE Ice
-

has -

•
4) CA) Xaured = 0.3592Gt
@ covalent}
Roschon

correct
(B) X =
Xaured 1- 00744
pauling Ro Schow

X
Xauredroschow incorrect
Pauling
>

(C) Covalent radius

of Both Na & K are

hence Xaured
unequal ,
roschow
Cannot be same .

Xmulliken X
Pauling Xpauhng Xan;Dout
(D) = 2.8 9 -
0.744

X. Milliken > XAUred roschoeo .

057 a)
-

-
0.9 ; B) are lol
ar

* A) =
A) art 00744
Pauling
= O og t o .

744 = lo 644 .

* B) lol t o -
744 a of 44
Pauling
=

(
.mg/=0o2(XA)muliken- 2o8Xlo64 (XB)Muliken-
( XA -

XB) pane

208 X 16844

(XA -
X B) Mullikan = 208 X 0.2 .

A is less EN than B -

St g
-

A -
B
-
② ①
)
Qb 0.5 ①
-

Xx XE
-

;
-30
-

Xy Xx -
⇐ 005

Xx XE I -
@
correct
- =
A is .

Xy > Xx

⇐{EA_)y>fIEtyA)×
.

hence
Xmueeiken =
IELA ;

XE I Xx Xyl
Solving ① ; = 200 -
L l Xy Xel
-

less
Solving ② ; Xy =3 .
0 hence X -

* bond is
polar .
QD In all
options ,
both the atoms have some

EN
difference ( Xu Soo Xp 400 , Xu 201
- -
- -

,
.

Xo = 3.5
,
XB = 200
)
Hence all

-
are
polar .

Q Na L F L Ne
IE order
CA)
.

, ,

II.
f÷÷
peak
middle !nY
( in

(B) EA , order
,
Nate At
cmgtNat achieves .

This can be
explained as

has lowest EA
inert
configuration therefore
.

'
gas electron
,

will be extra
Mg accepting
on an
'
subs hell
of
'

penetration than
s
stable due to more
.

thereby releasing more

energy expected .

( same like we
compare EA
of Na &
Mg
or

Li & Be ) .

^↳
EAT ( Middle element in
peak position )
•,•,

Not
Mgt At
(C) Atomic volume 2 LAtomic size )3 .

order
Size order Nack > Ca (Actual
)
.

Caa Nack
T

[
( peak
dpe%etmm,
middle
Antoine
'

Bo 00 @

Na k Ca

(D) Xc = 2.5
;
Xs , = 202
,
XB = 2 -
O .

EI
¥ peak position)
( Middle element in

B C S

Q 9) do not need to
In this
question we
really
calculate the radii .
Rather we need an
,

which it calculated
expression from can be .

CA) hint th
f
-

( ha at th f
,
-

) =
hat -

hnat (difference
can be

(B) ↳ tha calculated

- -

Gnat that =
hot -

half -
n
-

(e) hit thee -

Gnat thr) =
hit time the ha
-
-

-
-

( difference cant be
calculated )
(D) ↳ th f -
-

knot -
ha -

-
n -
010
) only f has more EN value
compared
to Hence answer is Zero
oxygen
.

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Answers
#

① A ⑨ A → a
B → P S T
, ,

② c
c →
13T
③ A
,
C D → R

④ B. C D
,
④ 4

⑤ A C ,D
,

⑥ GD

⑦ A

⑧ c
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-

QD Az Bls)
"
2A 'T ago ) + B'
2-

Caq ) .

one :* V

'T g ) '
-

ZA t B
(g)
According to Born - Haber
cycle .

OH OH
@ H hydration)at
Kathy
solution =
t 2

t @ H hydration) pg -

50 200 2 C- @ H hydration) Bt
-

t
)
=
100 t

se = -
50 Esl mole .
K

Q
2) we know
for covalent bond A B
-

a .

da -

B
=
hath B -

0009 fxa XBI

-

More the
electronegativity difference ,
lesser
will be da -

B value .
This means more
shrinkage
to bond
length .

( Xa XB )
-
is mani mum for I -
Cl hence its

bond
length
will
undergo maximum
shrinkage .
03) for
'
d
'

block elements as oxidation

,

atoms
state or number
of oxygen per
central atom increases acidic
, strength
also increases .

Cro → 1
oxygen per chromium

CrOz →
3 -
n
-
-

Crzoz →
Zz - n -

Hence
Cros is more acidic than Cro
but less acidic than Cros .

oxide
** Crzoz is an
amphoteric
Cao metal
is metal oxide of a
more

electropositive than Chromium .

Hence Crzoz
is more acidic than Cao .

and
UPG is an oxide of non metal

having 3
oxygen per chlorine .
Hence
highly
acidic .
047 For
naming of any
salt or
compound
containing
attached
positively charged specie
a

to
negative charged specie
a

is
,

the of positive charged specie

name

always written
first without
any prefix
or
suffix followed by negatively charged
specie Sthaving suffix ide ate ite etc
a
, ,
.

For g-

eg H f
Hydrogen fluoride
.
→
-

mono

tech -

rely - - - _

I do
charged charged .

without Ide
suffix
any suffix is attached
St g-
.

Iodine monochloride →
Icl
( correct
)
s St
-

fluorine monoxide →
fzo → Ofz
(incorrect
) onygen difluoride .

S St
-

Fluorine monochloride → f -

U → U -

F
(incorrect ) chlorine mono
fluoride
s St
-

Onygen dichloride →
0oz → Uzo
( incorrect) chlorine monoxide .
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5) CA ) Hf
,
H2O
due
stronger
Hf is a acid to more EN

bond
difference which is more
due to
water
polarized &
easily
dissociates in -

(B) to
Br
stronger
H is acid since due
,

large size
of Br
,
the band breaks
easily
as
compared to Hf .

than
(e) Hzo
having more EN
difference
shows acidic nature
NHS more
.

** NH
,
is a base .

( DJ Hf has more EN difference compared

to MHz .
Hence more acidic
strength .

Qb
) Be 0
,
Sno , Sn Oz
,
Crzoz shows amphoteric
nature .

** Al Ga In , Sn Pb
oxides
of Be Zn
, ,
, , ,

show
amphoteric behaviour .

Cris Vzos ,
also show amphoteric behaviour
 QD da -
B
=
hat hrs - o .
09 Ha -

XB ) -
①
ha
data
=
; hrs =

DEL .

Putting all values in ①

IXA XBI-
=3 .

-
doo) % ionic character =
161 Xa XBI +3.5 Ha Xo ) ' -

=
16×3 + 3.5×9

= 79.57 .

% covalent character
= too -79.5% =
20.5%
-
09) ④ Rbi is an oxide
of alkali metal
( Basic)
hence
(B) Uzo , is oxide
of a non metal
,

acidic
,
Also it has
and
maximum no

metallic
.

of
atom
my gem par
Cl non

is these
nature
of Cl man
among total
.

valence
⑤ is correct Also the
Hence .

electrons 714 .

(c) Sq is oxide of non metal (acidic )

electrons 214
valence .

(D) e-s are

co is a neutral oxide valence ,
less than 14 .
Clio
) Na
,
K
,
Cs → Alkali metals ( more metallic
than
Mg )
Ca metallic than
Mg
→ more
because
down the
group metallic nature IN .

Be Al B Se U are less metallic than

, , ,

Mg
,
.

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SOLUTION 
 

 
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EXERCISE # (O–1)
Periodic Table
1. Which is not anomalous pair of elements in the Mendeleev's periodic table:-
(A) Ar and K (B) Co and Ni (C) Te and I (D) Al and Si
SOLUTION:- anomalous pair of elements: there were some pair of elements which did
not follow the increasing order of atomic weights.
Eg. 1. ( Ar , K )
39.9 39.1

2 ( Co , Ni )
58.9 58.6

3 ( Te , I )
127.5 127

But aluminium and silicon is not anomalous pair of elements because they are arranged
in increasing order of atomic weights. (Al , Si)
Answer: D 27 28

2. Representative elements belong to :

(A) s-and p-block (B) d-block (C) d- and f-block (D) f-block
SOLUTION: - Neil Bohr's classification of elements:
1. All s-block and p-block elements except inert gases are called normal or
representative elements.
2. All d-block elements except Zn, Cd and Hg are called transition elements.
3. All f-block elements are called inner transition elements
Answer: A
3. True statement is :-
(A) All the transuranic elements are synthetic elements
(B) Elements of third period are called transition elements
(C) Element of [Ar] 3d104s2 configuration is placed in IIA group
(D) Electronic configuration of elements of a group is same
SOLUTION:-
(A) All the transuranic elements (After uranium (atomic number =92), all elements are
known as trasuranic elements) are synthetic elements.
(B) All d-block elements except Zn, Cd and Hg are called transition elements.
(C) Elements of [Ar] 3d10 4s2 configuration is placed in IIB group
(D) Electronic configuration of elements of a group is NOT same because shell number is
different for elements which belong from same group. (But they have same valence shell
electrons)

Answer: A

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4. Which of the following match is correct :-
(A) Last natural element – Uub
(B) General electronic configuration of IA group –ns2
(C) Inert gas elements lies between 2nd – 6th period
(D) Typical elements – 3rd period elements
SOLUTION:- (A) Last natural element is Uranium (Atomic number =92) and Uub
element is having atomic number 112.
(B) General electronic configuration of IA group is –ns2
(C) Helium is also an inert gas element which belongs to 1st period.
(D) Elements of second and third period are known as typical elements.
Answer: D

5. The electronic configuration of elements X and Z are 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p5 and 1s2 2s2 2p5 respectively.
What is the position of element X with respect to position of Z in the periodic table -
(A) Just below element Z (B) Just above Z
(C) Left to the Z (D) right to the Z
SOLUTION: - Element of ‘X’ is chlorine and element of ‘Z’ is fluorine. They belong to
same group in periodic table.
Fluorine (element Z) is belongs to 2nd period while
Chlorine (element X) is belongs to 3rd period.
It means element ‘X’ is just below element ‘Z’.
Answer: A

6. Which of the following is not a Dobereiner triad :

(A) H, F, Cl (B) N, O, F (C) P, As, Sb (D) S, Se, Te
SOLUTION:- In Dobereiner triad, atomic weight of middle of element is nearly equal to
the average atomic weight of first and third element when they arranged in increasing
order of atomic weight and this triad rule is applicable for those elements which belongs
from same group ( not a same period).
I.e. N, O and F elements are not a Dobereiner triad.
Answer: B

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7. Select the incorrect statement for Lother Meyer's curve :

(A) Curve is plotted between atomic weight and atomic volume
(B) Alkali metals occupy maxima of curve
(C) Halogens occupy descending portions of the curve
(D) Transition metals occupy bottom portions of the curve
SOLUTION:-
80
Cs

Rb
60
K

40 Ba
Na Ca Sr V I
Cl VI
III Sb Te
IV Br La
I P S ln Sn Nd
20 II Mg Se Zr
Li As Mo
Si Cd Nd
Al V Fe Nb
Be Zn Ru Rh
C o
Co Cu
0
10 30 50 70 90 110 130 150

Denote alkali metals which occupy maxima of the curve

Denote halogens which occupy ascending portion of the curve
Denote transition metals which occupy bottom portions of the curve
Answer: C

Atomic & Ionic Radii

8. The size of the following species increases in the order:
(A) Mg2+ < Na+ < F– (B) F– < Na+ < Mg2+
(C) Mg2+ < F– < Na+ (D) Na+ < F– < Mg2+
SOLUTION: - F-, Na+,and Mg2+ ions are isoelectronic with total number of 10 electrons.
And size of isoelectronic species depends on electron density (electron density means
number of electrons w.r.t. protons).
As electron density is increases size of specie also increases due to electron cloud
repulsion.
Size order (electron density order): Mg2+ < Na+ < F–
Answer: A

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9. Highest size will be of

(A) Br– (B) I (C) I– (D) I+
SOLUTION:-
Size order: I+ <I<I- (Due to electron charge density)
Size order: Br- < I- (Due to shell number)
I.e. the highest size will be of I-
Answer: C

10. Element Cu has two oxidation states Cu+1 & Cu+2. The right order of radii of these ions.

(A) Cu+1 > Cu+2 (B) Cu+2 > Cu+1 (C) Cu+1 = Cu+2 (D) Cu+2 Cu+1
SOLUTION:-
Cu+1 and Cu+2 both are isoprotonic (same number of protons) So size of isoprotonic
species depended on electron density (electron density means number of electrons w.r.t.
protons).
As electron density is increases size of specie also increases due to electron cloud
repulsion.
Size order Cu+1 >Cu+2
Answer: A

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11. The correct order of increasing atomic size of element N, F, Si & P.
(A) N < F < Si < P (B) F > N < P < Si (C) F < N < P < Si (D) F < N < Si < P
SOLUTION:- As we know that the atomic radius decreases from left to right in a period
because Zeff increases And atomic radius increases from top to bottom in a group because
shell number increases.

Zeff size

n
size

N > F
If we arrange N,F,Si and P-atoms according to periodic table than
Atomic Radius order: F < N < P < Si
^
Si > P
Answer: C

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12. The correct order of atomic or ionic size

(A) N < Li < B (B) Cl < Mg < Ca (C) Ca+2 < S–2 < Cl¯ (D) Na+ < Mg+2 < Cl¯
SOLUTION:-
(A)N < B < Li ATOMIC SIZE
(B) Mg > Cl ATOMIC SIZE
^
Ca
(C) IONIC SIZE ORDER Ca+2 < Cl¯< S–2 Due to electron charge density
(D) IONIC SIZE ORDER Mg+2 < Na+ < Cl¯
ANSWER: B

13. In isoelectronic series largest difference between size is observed in N3–, O2–, F¯, Na+, Mg2+ :
(A) N3–, Mg2+ (B) N3–, O2– (C) Mg2+, Na+ (D) F¯, Na+
SOLUTION:-
Ionic radius order: N3–> O2– > F¯> Na+ > Mg2+
(Due to electron charge density)
So largest difference between sizes is observed N3– and Mg2+
ANSWER: A

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14. Mg, Mg2+, Al and Al3+ are arranged in decreasing order of size 1 > 2 > 3 > 4. Species which are
present at 1 and 4 position respectively are :
(A) Al, Mg2+ (B) Mg, Al3+ (C) Mg2+, Al (D) Al3+, Mg
SOLUTION:- Radius Order

(1) Mg > Mg2+ (Due to electron charge density)

(2) Al > Al3+ (Due to electron charge density)

(3) Mg > Al (In a period due to Zeff)

(4) Mg2+ > Al3+ (Isoelectronic species) (Due to electron charge density)

In given species, Mg has largest size and Al+3 has smallest size. So Mg is at 1st potion and
Al+3 are at 4th position.

ANSWER: B
Ionization Energy or Potential
15. In which of the following electronic configuration, ionisation energy will be maximum in
(A) [Ne] 3s2 3p1 (B) [Ne] 3s2 3p2 (C) [Ne] 3s2 3p3 (D) [Ar] 3d10 4s2 4p3
SOLUTION:- According to electronic configuration,
Option Element
A Al
B Si
C P
D As
As we know that the ionisation energy increases from left to right(in general) in a period
because Zeff increases And ionisation energy decreases from top to bottom in a group
because shell number increases.

Ionisation energy orders Al < Si < P

⋁
As
So highest ionization energy will be Phosphorus atom which have electronic configuration
is [Ne] 3s2 3p3
ANSWER: C

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16. The correct order of second ionisation potential of C, N, O and F is:

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(A) C > N > O > F (B) O > N > F >C (C) O > F > N > C (D) F > O > N > C
SOLUTION:- As we know that the ionisation potential increases from left to right(in
general) in a period because Zeff increases. And half filled and fully filled electronic
configuration have higher ionisation potential than their neighboring elements.
First ionisation potential order
C < N > O < F
[He]2s 2p [He]2s 2p [He]2s 2p
2 2 2 3 2 4 [He]2s22p5

Second ionisation potential order (after removal of one electron)

C < N < O > F
[He]2s22p1 [He]2s22p2 [He]2s22p3 [He]2s22p4
So the correct order for second ionisation potential is
C<N<F<O
ANSWER: C

17. The ionization energy will be maximum for which process?

(A) Ba → Ba+ (B) Be → Be+ (C) Cs → Cs+ (D) Li → Li+
SOLUTION: - Ionisation energy order
ns1 ns2
Li < Be
⋁ ⋁
Cs < Ba
So highest ionisation energy is required for Be → Be+
ANSWER: B
18. Amongst the following, the incorrect statement is
(A) IE1 (Al) < IE1 (Mg) (B) IE1 (Na) < IE1(Mg)
(C) IE2 (Mg) > IE2 (Na) (D) IE3 (Mg) > IE3 (Al)
SOLUTION:-
(A) IE1 (Al) < IE1 (Mg)
[Ne]3s23p1 [Ne]3s2
Because half filled and fully filled electronic configuration have higher ionisation energy
than their neighboring elements.
(B) IE1 (Na) < IE1(Mg)
[Ne]3s1 [Ne]3s2
(C) IE2 (Mg) > IE2 (Na)
IE2 order of Na and Mg means I.E. order of Na+ and Mg+2
IE1 (Na+) > IE1(Mg+2)
[Ne] [Ne]3s1

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(D) IE3 (Mg) > IE3 (Al)
I E3 order of Mg and Al means I E2 order of Mg+ and Al+ which is also means I E1 order of
Mg+2 and Al+2
IE1 (Mg+2) > IE1 (Al+2)
[Ne] [Ne]3s1

ANSWER: C

19. Decreasing ionization potential for K, Ca & Ba is

(A) Ba> K > Ca (B) Ca > Ba > K (C) K > Ba > Ca (D) K > Ca > Ba
SOLUTION:-
ns1 ns2
K<Ca
⋁
Ba

So ionisation potential order : Ca > Ba > K

ANSWER: B
20. Alkaline earth metals always form dipositive ions due to
(A) IE2 – IE1 > 10 eV (B) IE2 – IE1 = 17 eV
(C) IE2 – IE1 < 10 eV (D) None of these
SOLUTION:- Alkaline earth metal(A.E.M.) always form dipositive ions because they have
2 valence shell electrons. And if energy required removing 1st electron from A.E.M. is IE.
(say ‘x’ in eV) than required energy to remove second electron from A.E.M. is little bit
more (<(‘x’+10)in eV) because after removal of last electron from outermost shell will be
get Noble gas electronic configuration which is more stable.
So for A.E.M IE2 – IE1 < 10 eV
ANSWER: C

21. The correct order of second I.P.

(A) Na < Mg > Al < Si (B) Na > Mg < Al > Si
(C) Na > Mg > Al < Si (D) Na > Mg > Al > Si
SOLUTION:- Second I.P. means removal of 2nd electron from Na, Mg, Al and Si or
removal of 1st electron from Na+, Mg+, Al+ and Si+.
Na+ Mg+ Al+ Si+
[Ne] [Ne]3s1 [Ne] 3s2 [Ne]3s23p1

I.P.1 ORDER Na+ >Mg+ < Al+ > Si+

I.P.2 ORDER Na > Mg < Al > Si
ANSWER: B

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Electron affinity or Electron Gain Enthalpy

22. The process requires absorption of energy is
(A) F → F– (B) Cl → Cl– (C) O– → O2– (D) H → H–
SOLUTION:- Second electron gain enthalpy of any element is endothermic (energy
absorb) in nature due to electronic repulsion.

Heg1 Heg2
O Exothermic
O- Endothermic
O-2
ANSWER: C
23. Of the following elements, which possesses the highest electron affinity?
(A) As (B) O (C) S (D) Se
SOLUTION: E.A. ORDER O
∧
S
∨
As < Se
As we know that electron affinity of oxygen is less than sulphur.
I.e. highest electron affinity among elements is SULPHUR
ANSWER: C

24. Electron affinities of O,F,S and Cl are in the order.

(A) O < S < Cl < F (B) O < S < F < Cl
(C) S < O < Cl < F (D) S < O < F < Cl
SOLUTION: - Electron affinity order
Lowest E.A. → O < F 2nd period element
^ ^
S < Cl 3rd period element

Highest E.A.
HENCE E.A. ORDER O < S < F < Cl
ANSWER: B

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25. Increasing order of Electron affinity for following configuration.
(a) 1s2, 2s2 2p2 (b) 1s2, 2s2 2p4
(c) 1s2, 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p4 (d) 1s2, 2s2 2p6, 3s2 3p3
(A) d < a < b < c (B) d < a < c < b (C) a < b < c < d (D) a < b < d < c
SOLUTION:-
(a) 1s2, 2s2 2p2 CARBON
(b) 1s2, 2s2 2p4 OXYGEN
(c) 1s2, 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p4 SULPHUR
(d) 1s2, 2s2 2p6, 3s2 3p3 PHOSPHOROUS
The correct order of electron affinity d < a < b < c
REASON:- left Right
TOP
n=2 C > N <O
^ ^
n=3 P< S

BOTTOM
The elements of third period have more E.A. than 2nd period due to large size.
ANSWER:- A
26. Highest electron affinity is shown by
(A) F¯+ e- → (B) Cl¯ + e-→ (C) Li+ > (D) Na+ + e- →
SOLUTION:-
> TIE @a)
|I.E. X atom | = |E.A. X+ Ion| IECLI ) |I.E. X- Ion| = |E.A. X atom|
Here Li+ ion shows highest electron affinity ,due to Li shows highest ionization
energy among all the species.
ANSWER:- C EACH = IECX )

✓ EACF )
27. Which of the following statements is not true?
(A) F atom can hold additional electron more tightly than Cl atom face) >

(B) Cl atom can hold additional electron more tightly than F atom
(C) The incoming electron encounters greater repulsion for F atom than for Cl atom
(D) It is easier to remove an electron from F¯ than Cl¯.

SOLUTION:-
ORDER OF ELECTRON AFFINITY F < Cl
Cl atom is larger than F atom hence Cl atom can be accommodated incoming e- easily than F
atom .F atom creates repulsion with incoming e- .
ANSWER:- A
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Electronegativity
28. The outermost electronic configuration of most electronegative element amongst the following is :
(A) ns2 np3 (B) ns2 np4 (C) ns2 np5 (D) ns2 np6
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SOLUTION:- E.N. Zeff 𝑆𝐼𝑍𝐸

(A)ns2 np3 (B) ns2 np4 (C) ns2 np5 (D) ns2 np6
The E.N. order: (A)< (B)<(C)
The most E.N. atom is (C) = ns2 np5

While ns2 np6 is noble gas configuration which has E.N.= 0 on Pauling scale
ANSWER: - C
29. In the following, which is the correct representation?
+ –
(A) C – F
+ +
(B) C – Cl
+ –
(C) F – Cl ✗
– +
(D) O– F
SOLUTION:- More E.N. atom attracts the bond pair electrons towards itself & makes
polarity in the bond , hence option (A) is correct & rest options are incorrect.
+ –
(A) C – F CORRECT
+ + + -
(B) C – Cl INCORRECT C – Cl
+ – - +
(C) F – Cl INCORRECT F – Cl
– + + -
(D) O– F INCORRECT O– F

ANSWER: - A
30. On the Pauling’s electronegativity scale, which element is next to F .
(A) Cl
SOLUTION:-
✓
(B) O (C) Br (D) Ne

The E.N. order of elements on Pauling Scale is:-

Left Right
n=2 O < F > Ne TOP
⋁
n=3 Cl
Ne< Br <Cl < O< F
⋁
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31. Which one is not correct order of electronegativity.
(A) F > Cl > Br > I (B) Si > Al > Mg > Na
(C) Cl > S > P > Si (D) None of these
SOLUTION:-
(A)F > Cl > Br > I CORRECT ORDER (In group E.N. )
(B) Si > Al > Mg > Na CORRECT ORDER (In period E.N. )
(C) Cl > S > P > Si CORRECT ORDER (In period E.N. )
Hence correct option according question is (D)
ANSWER:D

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32. The increasing order of acidic nature of Li2O, BeO, B2O3
(A) Li2O > BeO < B2O3 (B) Li2O < BeO < B2O3
(C) Li2O < BeO > B2O3 (D) Li2O > BeO > B2O3
SOLUTION:-INCREASING ORDER OF ACIDIC NATURE IS
Li2O < BeO < B2O3
LEFT E.N. ACIDIC NATURE RIGHT
ANSWER: B
33. The lowest electronegativity of the element from the following atomic number is.
(A) 37 (B) 55 (C) 9 (D) 35
SOLUTION:-THE LOWEST E.N. OF ELEMENNT
(A) 37 →Rb (B) 55 →Cs (C) 9 →F (D) 35 →Br

Left Right
F TOP
⋁
Br
Rb <
⋁
Cs BOTTOM
Lowest Electronegativity = Cs
ANSWER: B

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Miscellaneous
34. Which of the following does not reflect the periodicity of element
✓ (B) Electronegativity
(A) Bonding behaviour periodicity
(C) Ionisation potential (D) Neutron/ Proton ratio
𝒏𝒆𝒖𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏
SOLUTION:- 𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐 does not reflect the periodicity of element because any
𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒏
element can have different no of isotopes or different no of neutrons

Too "
Rest all factors reflects the periodicity of element
(A)Bonding behavior
(B)Electronegativity ENT IET
(C)Ionisation potential
ANSWER: D C N o F
Li Ber

4bonds¥bmds2bmdbmd
I I

Tonic bond
35. Among the following, which species is/are paramagnetic?
(i) Sr2+ (ii) Fe3+ (iii) Co2+ (iv) S2– (v) Pb2+
(A) i, iv, v (B) i, ii, iii (C) ii, iii (D) iv, v
Covalent
SOLUTION:-

(i) Sr2+ [Kr] 5s0 0 unpaired electrons → diamagnetic

(ii) Fe3+ [Ar] 3d5 4s0 5 unpaired electrons → paramagnetic
(iii) Co2+ [Ar] 3d7 4s0 3 unpaired electrons → paramagnetic
(iv) S2– [Ne] 3s2 3p6 0 unpaired electrons → diamagnetic

it in
(v) Pb2+ [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6s² 6p0 0 unpaired electrons → diamagnetic

Ii i. Be :B
ANSWER: C
§ { }
n= 4
{
p
36. Choose the s-block element from the following:
=3
% % %
% 2 %6
(A) 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6, 3d5, 4s1
4. (B) 1s2, 2s , 2p , 3s2, 3p6, 3d10, 4s1
(C) 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6, 4s1 (D) all of the above
SOLUTION:-
(A) 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6, 3d5, 4s1 Cr24 d- block element
(B) 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6, 3d10, 4s1 Cu29 d-block element
(C) 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6, 4s1 K19 s-block element

ANSWER: C

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37. False statement for periodic classification of elements is
(A) The properties of the elements are periodic function of their atomic numbers.
(B) No. of non-metallic elements is less than the no. of metallic elements.
(C) First ionization energy of elements does not increase regularly with the increase in atomic number
in a period.
- 0
(D) d-subshell is filled by final electron with increasing atomic number of inner transition elements.
SOLUTION:-
subshell
f- GIVEN (A),(B),(C) are true statements but f- block
d-subshell is filled by final electron with increasing atomic number of transition elements
So given OPTION (D) is false.
ANSWER: D
38. Which of the following order is incorrect against the property indicated :
(A) Mg < Ar < Na (2nd I.E.) (B) Be < F < Cl (| Heg|)
→
E- A
(C) Rb < Na < K > Ca (atomic radius) (D) P < S < N (electronegativity)
SOLUTION:-
(A)Mg < Ar < Na (2nd I.E.)
Mg+ < Ar+ < Na+ (1st I.E.) Correct Order
(B) Be < F < Cl (| Heg|) Correct Order
(C) Rb < Na < K > Ca (atomic radius)
Incorrect order due to Na is larger than Rb is given but in reality Rb is larger than Na and
K.
(D) P < S < N (electronegativity) Correct Order
ANSWER: C
39. If each orbital can hold a maximum of three electrons, the number of elements in 9th period of periodic
table (long form) will be
(A) 48 (B) 162 (C) 50 (D) 75

SOLUTION:-

For long form of P.T 2

𝑛+1
Total no of orbitals = if n= odd number
2
in nth period
2
Total no of orbitals =
in nth period 𝑛+2 if n= even number
2
For n = 9 orbitals = 25
If each orbital occupies 3 electrons than total electrons = 75
So total elements in 9th period = 75
ANSWER: D
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40. Which of the following element has highest metallic
-
character .
Element IP
(A) P 17 eV
(B) Q 2 eV
(C) R 10 eV
(D) S 13 Ev
SOLUTION:- Ionisation energy metallic character
So Q has lowest ionization energy and highest metallic character
ANSWER: B
41. The electronic configuration of an element is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p4. The atomic number and the group
number of the element ‘X’ which is just below the above element in the periodic table are respectively.
(A) 24 & 6 (B) 24 & 15 (C) 34 & 16 (D) 34 & 8
SOLUTION:-
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p4 = sulphur(16)
Period no = 3
Group no = 16
Element X which is just below sulphur = Se(34)
Period no = 4
Group no = 16
ANSWER: C

42. The number of d- electrons in Mn2+ is equal to that of

(A) p-electrons in N (B) s-electrons in Na

go
.

(C) d-electrons in Fe+2 (D) p-electrons in O–2

SOLUTION:-
Mn+2 [Ar] 3d5 4s0 = 5 d electrons
(A) N [He] 2s22p3 = 3, p electrons
(B) Na 1s2 2s2 2p63s1 = 5, s electrons
(C) Fe+2 [Ar] 3d6 = 6, d electrons
(D) O–2 [He] 2s22p6 = 6, p electrons

ANSWER: B

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43. Which of the following has the maximum number of unpaired electrons
(A) Mg2+ (B) Ti3+ (C) V3+ (D) Fe2+
SOLUTION:-
(A) Mg2+ [Ne] 3s0 = 0 Unpaired Electrons
(B) Ti3+ [Ar] 3d1 = 1 Unpaired Electrons
(C) V3+ [Ar] 3d2 = 2 Unpaired Electrons
(D) Fe2+ [Ar] 3d6 = 4 Unpaired Electrons
ANSWER: D
44. EN of the element (A) is E1 and IP is E2. Hence EA will be according to Mullikan
(A) 2E1 – E2 (B) E1 – E2 (C) E1 – 2E2 (D) (E1 + E2)/2
SOLUTION:-
Ez
PEI
EN of the element (A) is E1 and IP is E2

E.A. of element According to Mullikan scale:- M =

𝐸𝐴+𝐼𝑃 y
2
✗m=

IE-iz-EAEA-QEI-E.sn
𝐸𝐴+𝐸2
E1 =
2
Hence EA = 2E1 – E2
ANSWER: A
45. Moving from right to left in a periodic table, the atomic size is:
(A) Increased (B) Decreased (C) Remains constant (D) None of these
SOLUTION:-
Generally in periodic table, when we move across the period, atomic decreases due to
increases in Zeff .
Hence according to question Moving from right to left in a periodic table, the atomic
size is increased.
ANSWER: A
46. One element has atomic weight 39. Its electronic configuration is 1s2, 2s2 2p6, 3s2 3p6 4s1. The true
statement for that element is:
(A) High value of IE (B) Transition element (C) Isotone with 18Ar38 (D) None
SOLUTION:- Element = K (19)
Atomic Weight = 39 ; neutrons = 20
(A)High value of IE INCORRECT
(B) Transition element INCORRECT
(C) Isotone with 18Ar38 CORRECT →same no of neutrons = 20
ANSWER: C

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47. The number of paired electrons in oxygen atom is:

(A) 6 (B) 16 (C) 8 (D) 32
SOLUTION:-
O 1s2 2s2 2p4 total 6 paired electrons
ANSWER: A
48. The decreasing size of K+, Ca2+, Cl– & S2– follows the order:
(A) K+ > Ca+2 > S–2 > Cl– (B) K+ > Ca+2 > Cl– > S–2
(C) Ca+2 >K+ > Cl– > S–2 (D) S–2 > Cl– > K+ > Ca+2
𝟏
SOLUTION:- Size 𝒁𝒆𝒇𝒇
Zeff order Ca2+ >K+ > Cl– >S2–
Size order Ca2+ <K+ < Cl– < S2–

ANSWER: D

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EXERCISE: (O-2)
Atomic & Ionic Radius
1. Select correct order of size :
(A) Ti2+ < Ti < Zr (B) Ti2+ < Ti < Hf (C) Zr2+ < Zr Hf (D) Hf2+ < Hf Zr
SOLUTION:-
FACT 1) size of cation < size of neutral atom
FACT 2) In d-block from group 4 to group 12
SIZE 3d < 4d 5d
Hence Ti2+ < Ti , Ti < Zr
Zr2+ < Zr , Zr Hf
Hf2+ < Hf , Hf Zr

ANSWER: A, B, C, D

2. Which of the following orders of atomic / Ionic radius is correct?

(A) B < Al Ga (B) Sc > Cu < Zn (C) C < O < N (D) Al+3 < Al+2 < Al+
SOLUTION:-
(A)B < Al Ga B < Al : n ,size
Al Ga : d- orbital /d contraction/scandide contraction
(B) Sc > Cu < Zn 3d- series size order
(C) C < O < N incorrect order as left to right in period, size decreases
Correct order: C > N > O
+3 +2 +
(D) Al < Al < Al As cationic charge increases on atom , zeff increases & hence size of
cation decreases.

ANSWER: A,B,D

Electron Affinity
3. Which of the following is correct order of EA?
(A) N < C < O < F (B) F > Cl > Br > I (C) Cl > F > Br > I (D) C < N < O < F
SOLUTION:-
(A)N < C < O < F Correct order, left to right EA increases except N-atom, Be- atom
(B) F > Cl > Br > I incorrect order due to smaller size of F atom. Its EA is less than
Cl- atom, hence Correct order is: Cl > F > Br > I
(C) Cl > F > Br > I Correct order
(D) C < N < O < F Incorrect order
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4. The electron affinity of the members of oxygen family of the periodic table, follows the sequence
(A) O > S > Se (B) S > O < Se (C) O < S > Se (D) Se > O > S
SOLUTION:- for oxygen family :

From experimental graph : Oxygen Family EA

Correct orders Graph
S > O < Se 2.5
O < S > Se 2 2.077 2.021 1.971
1.5 1.461
1
0.5
0
ANSWER: B,C
O S Se Te

Ionisation Energy
5. Considering the following ionisation steps :
A(g) → A+(g) + e¯ H = 100 eV A(g) → A2+(g) + 2e¯ H = 250 eV
Select the correct statements:
(A) IE1 of A(g) is 100 eV (B) IE1 of A+(g) is 150 eV
(C) IE2 of A(g) is 150 eV (D) IE2 of A(g) is 250 eV
SOLUTION:-
A(g) → A+(g) + e- IE1 = 100 eV
A+(g) → A2+(g) + e- IE2 = ? A > A+ OH =/ ooev

A(g) → A2+(g) + 2e¯ IE1+IE2 = 250 eV

Attwell
"

Hence IE2 = 250 eV - IE1 A → A >

150
= 250-100
IE2 = 150 eV
I >

IE2 of A = IE1 of A+ 250 eV

Hence IE1 of A+ = 150 eV

ANSWER: A,B,C

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6. Which of the following are correct?
(A) IE2(Mg) < IE2 (Na) (B) EA (N) < EA (P)
(C) Atomic size Mg+2 > Atomic size (Li+) (D) IP of Na < Mg < Al
SOLUTION:-
(A)IE2(Mg) < IE2 (Na)
Mg+ → Mg+2 IE2 of Mg Na+ → Na+2 IE2 of Na
3s1 2p6 2p6 2p5
To remove e- from 2p6 (inert gas configuration) require more energy than 2p63s1
hence: IE2(Mg) < IE2 (Na)
(B) EA (N) < EA (P) electron affinity for N is zero while for ‘P’ it is positive value.
(C) Atomic size Mg+2 > Atomic size (Li+)
Correct order: Mg+2 < (Li+) (fact based)
(D) IP of Na < Mg < Al
3s1< 3s2 < 3s23p1 (incorrect)
Incorrect since half filled / fully filled configuration has more I.P.
Hence Na < Al < Mg (correct order)
3s1 3p1 3s2

ANSWER: A, B

Electronegativty
7. Amongst the following statements, which is / are correct?
(A) Electronegativity of sulphur is greater than that of oxygen.
(B) Electron affinity of oxygen is smaller than that of sulphur.
(C) Electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is most negative
(D) Electron gain enthalpy of chlorine is most negative
SOLUTION:-
(A) O>S EN
(B) O<S EA
(C) Cl > F ∵ Cl has maximum EA in periodic table
∵ EA - Heg
Hence Cl has most negative electron gain enthalpy.
ANSWER: B, D

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8. An element 'E' have IE = x eV/atom and EA = y eV / atom and EN on Pauling scale is 1.2. Find
EN of 'E' on Mullikan scale ;
𝑿+𝒀 𝑿+𝒀 𝑿+𝒀
(A) (B) 1.2 2.8 (C) − 𝟏. 𝟐 (D) 𝟏. 𝟐 −
𝟐 𝟐.𝟖 𝟐
SOLUTION:- IE = X eV/atom , EA= Y eV/atom
𝑬𝑨+𝑰𝑬 𝑿+𝒀
ENM= =
𝟐 𝟐
MULLIKEN EN 𝑿+𝒀
ENP= 2.8
=
𝟐 𝟐.𝟖

ANSWER: A,B
9. Choose the INCORRECT order of hydrated size of the ions -
− − − − + + + +
(A) 𝐹(𝑎𝑞) > 𝐶𝑙(𝑎𝑞) > 𝐵𝑟(𝑎𝑞) >𝐼(𝑎𝑞) (B) 𝑅𝑏(𝑎𝑞) > 𝐾(𝑎𝑞) > 𝑁𝑎(𝑎𝑞) > 𝐿𝑖(𝑎𝑞)
+ 2+ 3+ 2+ 2+ 2+ 2+
(C) 𝑁𝑎(𝑎𝑞) > 𝑀𝑔(𝑎𝑞) >𝐴𝑙(𝑎𝑞) (D) 𝐵𝑒(𝑎𝑞) > 𝑀𝑔(𝑎𝑞) > 𝐶𝑎(𝑎𝑞) > 𝑆𝑟(𝑎𝑞)
SOLUTION:-
𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒
Since HE where charge is domination factor
𝑆𝑖𝑧𝑒
1
If charge on ion is same, HE 𝑆𝑖𝑧𝑒
size in aqueous medium |HE|
− − − −
(A) 𝐹(𝑎𝑞) > 𝐶𝑙(𝑎𝑞) > 𝐵𝑟(𝑎𝑞) >𝐼(𝑎𝑞) Size in aq. Medium |HE| (correct order)
+ + + +
(B) 𝑅𝑏(𝑎𝑞) > 𝐾(𝑎𝑞) > 𝑁𝑎(𝑎𝑞) > 𝐿𝑖(𝑎𝑞) (incorrect order)
+ + + +
(correct order) 𝑅𝑏(𝑎𝑞) < 𝐾(𝑎𝑞) < 𝑁𝑎(𝑎𝑞) < 𝐿𝑖(𝑎𝑞)
+ 2+ 3+
(C) 𝑁𝑎(𝑎𝑞) > 𝑀𝑔(𝑎𝑞) >𝐴𝑙(𝑎𝑞) (incorrect order)
+ 2+ 3+
𝑁𝑎(𝑎𝑞) < 𝑀𝑔(𝑎𝑞) < 𝐴𝑙(𝑎𝑞) (correct order) Size in aq. Medium |HE| Charge
2+ 2+ 2+ 2+
(D) 𝐵𝑒(𝑎𝑞) > 𝑀𝑔(𝑎𝑞) > 𝐶𝑎(𝑎𝑞) > 𝑆𝑟(𝑎𝑞) (correct order)

ANSWER: B,C

10. Find the correct ionic mobility order in aqueous solution from the following options-
(A) Li+ < Na+ (B) Mg2+ < Sr2+ (C) Na+ < K+ (D) F– < Cl–
SOLUTION:-
Size of cation , Ionic mobility
Charge on each ion pair is same hence Hydration Energy will be more for smaller ion and
hence ionic mobility will be more for bigger ion.

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Miscellaneous
11. Select the correct statement(s).
(A) The value of electron gain enthalpy of an element can be -ve or +ve.
(B) In the periodic table, metallic character of the elements increases down the group and decreases
across the period
(C) The Cl¯ & S2– are isoelectronic species but first one is not smaller in size than the second
(D) Ionization enthalpy of an atom is equal to electron gain enthalpy of cation

SOLUTION:- (A),(B) are general fact of periodic table.

(C) Cl¯ < S2– size
(D) X → X+ +e- EA or EGE of X+
Since both the process are opposite of each other, hence the magnitude of enthalpy change
for both of them will be same.
IE1 of X = EGE of X+

ANSWER: A, B, D

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12. In halogens, which of the following properties increase from iodine to fluroine
(A) Ionisation energy (B) Electronegativity
(C) Bond length (D) Electron affinity
SOLUTION:-
(A)Ionisation energy I < Br < Cl < F
(B) Electronegativity I < Br < Cl < F
(C) Bond length I2 > Br2 > Cl2 > F2
(D) Electron affinity I < Br < F < Cl

ANSWER: A, B

13. In which of the following set of elements 1st element is more metallic than second.
(A) Ba, Ca (B) Sb, Sn (C) Ge, S (D) Na, F
SOLUTION:- (MC= metallic character)
(A)Ba > Ca MC MC down the group
(B) Sb < Sn MC MC left to right in period
(C) Ge >S MC ‘Ge’ is metalloid & ‘S’ is typical non metal
(D) Na > F MC MC left to right in period

ANSWER: A, C, D

14. Which of the following order(s) is / are CORRECT :

(A) Li < Be < B < C (IE1)
(B) HF < HCl < HBr < HI (Bond length)
(C) Na2O < MgO < Al2O3 < SiO2 < P2O5 (Acidic)
(D) Li+(g) < Na+(g) < K+(g) < Cs+(g) (Ionic radius)
SOLUTION:-
(A) Li < Be < B < C (IE1) Incorrect order , as Be (2s2)will have more IE1 Than B (2p1)
(B) HF < HCl < HBr < HI (Bond length) correct order, as size of halogen atom increases ,
bond length increases
(C) Na2O < MgO < Al2O3 < SiO2 < P2O5 (Acidic) correct order, because on moving left
to right in period EN increases & hence acidic nature of oxide
(D) Li+(g) < Na+(g) < K+(g) < Cs+(g) (Ionic radius) correct order, As down the group size of
ion increases due to increase in shell number.

ANSWER: B, C, D

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15. Which of the following order is correct :

(A) P < Si < Be < Mg < Na (Metallic character)
(B) Mg+2 < Na+ < F¯ < O2– (Ionic radius)
(C) Li < B < Be < C < N < O (2nd ionization energy)
(D) Li+ < Na+ < K+ < Rb+ < Cs+ (Ionic mobility)
SOLUTION:-
(A) P < Si < Be < Mg < Na (Metallic character)
Correct order as moving right to left in a period and top to bottom in group , metallic
character increases.
Be
Na Mg Al Si P
NON METAL
METAL
METALLOID
(B) Mg+2 < Na+ < F¯ < O2– (Ionic radius)
𝑛𝑒
These are isoelectric species hence as radius
𝑧
Mg+2 Na+ F¯ < O2–
𝑛𝑒 10 10 10 10
𝑧 12 11 9 8
(C) Li < B < Be < C < N < O (2nd ionization energy) (incorrect order)
Li Be B C N O
After removing 1e- 1s2 2s1 2s2 2p1 2p2 2p3
Hence correct IE2 order : Be < C < B < N < O <Li
(D) Li+ < Na+ < K+ < Rb+ < Cs+ (Ionic mobility) correct order
1
Ionic mobility size of cation in gaseous state
ℎ𝑦𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦

ANSWER: A,B,D

16. The ionic compound A+ B¯ is formed easily when the

(A) electron affinity of B is high (B) ionization energy of A is low
(C) lattice energy of AB is high (D) lattice energy of AB is low
SOLUTION:-
A(g) → A(g)
+

A+(g) + B(g)
−
AB(s) , HL.E. or U = -ive
B(g) → B−
(g)

Since IE is absorbed energy & EA & LE are released energy and hence for the easy
formation of AB(s).

ANSWER: A, B, C
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17. Which of the following is/are correct?

(A) For A(g) + e– —→ A−(g) H may be negative
(B) For A−(g) + e– —→ A2−
(g) H may be negative
(C) For A−(g) + e– —→ A2−
(g) H must be positive
(D) For Ne(g) + e– —→ Ne−
(g) H may be zero

SOLUTION:-
(A) A(g) + e– A−(g) E.A.= +ve ; H = -ve
(B) A−(g) + e– A2−
(g) E.A.2 =-ve (Always) , H = +ve
Addition of 2nd e- in an atom energy is required so H for the process is always positive.
(C) A−(g) + e– A2−
(g) correct (discussed in (B))

(D) For Ne(g)+ e– Ne−

(g) H=0
Incorrect as for any inert gas gain 1st e- is an endothermic process so H = +ve

ANSWER: A, C

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EXERCISE # (S–1)
1. Find out the atomic number of element whose IUPAC name is Unnilpentium.
Fill your answer as sum of digits (excluding decimal places) till you get the single digit answer.
SOLUTION:-
Unnilpentium atomic number = 105
sum of digits = 1+0+5= 6
1 0 5 Metal bases
ANSWER: 6
Non - metal acids
2. Select total number of acidic compounds out of given below.
CsOH, OC(OH)2 , SO2(OH)2 , Sr(OH)2 , Ca(OH)2 , Ba(OH)2 , BrOH, NaOH, O2NOH
- - w - -
-

SOLUTION:- metal hydroxides are basic and non metal hydroxides are acidic.
➢ CsOH Caesium hydroxide (base)
➢ OC(OH)2 Carbonic acid
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➢ SO2(OH)2 Sulfuric acid

➢ Sr(OH)2 Strontium hydroxide (base)

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➢ Ca(OH)2 Calcium hydroxide (base) u

HN
➢ Ba(OH)2 Barium hydroxide (base) 03
➢ BrOH Hypobromous acid
➢ NaOH sodium hydroxide (base)
➢ O2NOH Nitric acid

ANSWER: 4
3. Total number of enthalpy(s) (out of given eight) of A(g) which is/are not associated with conversion of
A – —→ A +4 :
(g) (g)

IE1, IE2, IE3, IE4, IE5, IE6, EGE1, EGE2

(IE = ionization energy, EGE = electron gain enthalpy)
SOLUTION:-
A- H
A IE1 A+ IE2 A+2 IE3 A +3 IE4 A+4
➢
A EGE1
A-
➢
A- -EGE1
A H = -EGE1
Hence no of enthalpies associated with the following process are IE1, IE2, IE3, IE4, EGE1
No of enthalpies not associated are IE5, IE6, EGE2
ANSWER: 3

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4. Write the number of pairs in which size of first element or ion is higher as compared to IInd out of
following eight pairs.
(O,S) , (He, Ne) , (Kr, Ne), (Na, Na+), (Cl, Cl–), (I– , Cl–), (Li, Na), (Li+ , Na+)
SOLUTION:- SIZE ORDER REASON
(O,S) atomic size (O < S) Number of shell(n) , atomic radius
(He, Ne) atomic size (He < Ne) Number of shell (n) , atomic radius
(Kr, Ne) atomic size (Kr > Ne) Number of shell (n) , atomic radius

(Na, Na+) atomic size (Na > Na+) Magnitude of +ve charge , Ionic radius
(Cl, Cl–) atomic size (Cl < Cl–) Magnitude of –ve charge , Ionic radius
(I– , Cl–) atomic size (I– > Cl–) Number of shell(n) , Ionic radius
(Li, Na) atomic size (Li < Na) Number of shell(n) , atomic radius

(Li+ , Na+) atomic size (Li+ < Na+) Number of shell(n) , ionic radius

ANSWER: 3

5. Total number of elements which have less IE1 than that of 'N'. Be, B, C, F, P, He
SOLUTION:-
In 2nd period elements among the following given elements .IE1 order is
B<Be<C<N<F<He
Also IE1 order in nitrogen family N > P
Hence Be, B, C and P has less IE1 than N.
ANSWER: 4
6. Size of H¯ is smaller than how many elements among these?
H, Li, Be, B, C, N, O, F, F¯
SOLUTION:-
Order of size: H¯> Br¯ > Cl¯ > F¯
Among the following species all have atomic size less than H¯.
ANSWER: 0

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7. How many orders are CORRECT

(a) Acidic strength → ClOH < BrOH < IOH
(b) Basic strength → MgO < CaO < SrO < BeO
(c) Electronegativity → I < Br < N < O < F
(d) Electron affinity → Mg < Na < Si < S < Cl
(e) % Ionic character → NaF < KF < RbF
SOLUTION:- REASON
(a) Acidic strength → ClOH < BrOH < IOH incorrect non metallic character acidic strength
ClOH > BrOH > IOH (correct order)
(b) Basic strength → MgO < CaO < SrO < BeO incorrect metallic character basic strength
BeO <MgO < CaO < SrO(correct order)
(c) Electronegativity → I < Br < N < O < F correct
(d) Electron affinity → Mg < Na < Si < S < Cl correct
(e) % Ionic character → NaF < KF < RbF correct EN %IONIC CHARCTER

ANSWER: 3

8. is higher for fluorine as compared to chlorine.

Find the number of properties given below to fill the blank space to make a correct statement.
Atomic mass, Covalent radius, Ionic radius (X¯), Ionization energy, Electron affinity, Electronegativity,
Hydration energy of uninegative ion (X¯),
SOLUTION:-
➢ Atomic mass F < Cl
➢ Covalent radius F < Cl
➢ Ionic radius (X¯) F¯ < Cl¯
➢ Ionization energy F > Cl
➢ Electron affinity F < Cl
➢ Electronegativity F> Cl
➢ Hydration energy of uninegative ion (X¯) F¯ > Cl¯
ANSWER: 3

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9. Upto argon find the number of elements which have lower IE1 as compared to He.
SOLUTION:-Helium atom has highest IE1 in periodic table hence all elements up to
argon except helium have lower I.E1 value as compared to He
ANSWER: 17
10. The number of pairs, in which EA of the second element is more than that of the first element is :
[O, S], [C, N], [O, N], [N, P], [Cl+, F+], [K+, Na+]
SOLUTION:-
[O, S] O<S all 3rd period elements in p-block have more EA compared to 2nd
[C, N] C>N period element of same group

[O, N] O>N (N being extra stable has negative value of EA1)

[N, P] N<P

[Cl+, F+] Cl+ < F+ (on the basis of size)

[K , Na ] K < Na
+ + + +

ANSWER: 4
11. For an element the successive ionisation energy values (in eV/atom), are given below.
14.534, 29.601, 47.448, 77.472, 97.888, 552.057, 667.029
Find the number of valence shell electrons in that element.
SOLUTION:-
If we carefully observe, the difference between IE5 ( 97.888) & IE6(552.057) is very large.
This is possible only if after removal of 5 electrons, a very stable configuration (inert gas
configuration) is achieved.
Hence number of valence electrons = 5
ANSWER:5
Subjective:
12. Calculate E.N. of chlorine atom on Pauling scale if I.E. of Cl– is 4eV & of E.A. of Cl+ is +13.0 eV.
SOLUTION:-
IE1 of Cl = EA of Cl+ = 4 EA of Cl = IE of Cl– = 13
IE+EA 13+4
On Mullikan scale ENCl =
2
= 2
= 8.5
Mullikan scale EN 8.5
ENpauling = = = 3.03
2.8 2.8
ANSWER: 3.03
13. Increasing order of ionic size : N3–, Na+, F–, O2–, Mg2+
SOLUTION:-All the above species are isoelectronic .in isoelectronic species , as no of
protons increases , size decreases.

Hence size order N3–> O2– > F–>Na+ >Mg2+

ANSWER: N3–> O2– > F–>Na+ >Mg2+

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EXERCISE # (S–2)
Paragraph for Questions 1 to 2

𝑲𝑱
First electron gain enthalpy in ( 𝒎𝒐𝒍 ) of few elements are given below:
Elements Heg
I –60
II –45
III –328
IV –295
V + 48

Answer the following questions on the basis of above data:

1. Which element may be an inert gas
(A) I (B) III (C) IV (D) V
SOLUTION: - inert gases shows +ive Heg
In above data table element V shows +ive Heg
Hence element V is an inert gas.
ANSWER: D

2. Which element is most non-metallic among all the elements -

(A) I (B) II (C) III (D) IV
SOLUTION:-
Negative electron gain enthalpy Non metallic character
Hence element III shows most negative electron gain enthalpy hence element III is
most non metallic among all given elements.
ANSWER: C
Paragraph for Questions 3 to 4
The IE1 and the IE2 in KJ/mol of a few elements designated by U, V, W, X are shown below.
Atom IE1 IE2
U 2464 6110
V 610 7542
W 928 1810
X 1588 3410
Based on the above information answer the following question:-
3. Which of the elements represent a noble gas?
(A) U (B) V (C) W (D) X
SOLUTION:- inert gases shows highest IE1
In above given table element U shows highest first ionization energy hence element U
represent a noble gas.
ANSWER: A
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4. Which of the following element belongs to group 1 (IA).

(A) U (B) V (C) W (D) X
SOLUTION:- group I elements shows lowest first ionization energy and highest second
ionization energy.
In above given table element V shows lowest first ionization energy and highest second
ionization energy hence element V represent a noble gas.
ANSWER: B
Paragraph for Question 5 to 7
Nature of bond can be predicted on the basis of electronegativity of bonded atoms, greater difference
in electronegativity (X), more will be the polarity of bond, and polar bond are easily broken in polar
solvent like water. For hydroxy acids XO – XA difference predict the nature of oxide formed by the
element A.
|XO – XA| > |XO – XH| then A–O–H show basic nature (NaOH)
|XO – XA| < |XO – XH| then A–O–H show acidic nature (H–O–Cl)
With the help of EN values [ENA = 1.8, ENB = 2.6, ENC = 1.6, END = 2.8] answer the following
questions for the compounds HAO, HBO, HCO, HDO.
5. Compounds whose aqueous solution is acidic and order of their acidic strength
(A) AOH, COH ; AOH < COH (B) HDO, HBO ; HDO > HBO
(C) AOH, COH ; AOH > COH (D) HDO, HBO ; HDO < HBO

SOLUTION:-
(A) AOH |XO – XA| > |XO – XH| 1.7 >1.4 A–O–H show basic nature

COH |XO – XC| > |XO – XH| 1.9> 1.4 A–O–H show basic nature
AOH < COH
(B) HDO |XO – XD| > |XO – X | 0.7 < 1.4 D–O–H show Acidic nature
HBO |XO – XB| > |XO – XH| 0.9 < 1.4 B–O–H show Acidic nature
HDO > HBO CORRECT ORDER FOR ACIDIC NATURE
(C) AOH |XO – XA| > |XO – XH| 1.7 >1.4 A–O–H show basic nature
COH |XO – XC| > |XO – XH| 1.9> 1.4 A–O–H show basic nature
AOH > COH
(D) HDO |XO – XD| > |XO – XH| 0.7 < 1.4 D–O–H show Acidic nature
HBO |XO – XB| > |XO – XH| 0.9 < 1.4 B–O–H show Acidic nature
HDO < HBO

ANSWER: B

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6. Compounds whose aqueous solution is basic and order of their basic strength
(A) AOH, COH ; AOH < COH (B) HDO, HBO ; HDO > HBO
(C) AOH, COH ; AOH > COH (D) HDO, HBO ; HDO < HBO
SOLUTION:-
(A) AOH |XO – XA| > |XO – XH| 1.7 >1.4 A–O–H show basic nature

COH |XO – XC| > |XO – XH| 1.9> 1.4 A–O–H show basic nature
AOH < COH CORRECT ORDER FOR BASIC NATURE
(B) HDO |XO – XD| > |XO – X | 0.7 < 1.4 D–O–H show Acidic nature

HBO |XO – XB| > |XO – XH| 0.9 < 1.4 B–O–H show Acidic nature
HDO > HBO
(C) AOH |XO – XA| > |XO – XH| 1.7 >1.4 A–O–H show basic nature
COH |XO – XC| > |XO – XH| 1.9> 1.4 A–O–H show basic nature
AOH > COH
(D) HDO |XO – XD| > |XO – XH| 0.7 < 1.4 D–O–H show Acidic nature
HBO |XO – XB| > |XO – XH| 0.9 < 1.4 B–O–H show Acidic nature
HDO < HBO

ANSWER: A

7. Percentage ionic character of compound AB is

(A) 42.42% (B) 24.24% (C) 15.04% (D) None of these

SOLUTION:- According to Hannay-Smith formula

% ionic character = 16| EN| + 3.5| EN|2

ENA = 1.8, ENB = 2.6
| EN| = |ENA -ENB|= |1.8-2.6|= 0.8

% ionic character = 16|0.8| + 3.5|0.8|2

% ionic character = 15.04%

ANSWER: C

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Paragraph for Question 8 to 12
All the simple salt dissolves in water, producing ions and consequently the solution conduct electricity.
In this process water molecule surround both the cations and anions & release energy. This process
is called hydration & energy released is called hydration energy & it depends on size of gaseous ions.
Answer the following questions with respect to given cations.
Na+, Mg2+, Al3+
8. Order of extent of hydration
(A) Na+ = Mg2+ = Al3+ (B) Na+ > Mg2+ > Al3+
(C) Al+3 > Mg2+ > Na+ (D) Al+3 > Mg2+ < Na+
SOLUTION:-
|Charge on Ion| Extent of Hydration of Ion
Order of charge on ions Al+3 > Mg2+ > Na+
Order of extent of hydration Al+3 > Mg2+ > Na+
ANSWER: C

9. Order of hydration energy

(A) Na+ = Mg2+ = Al3+ (B) Na+ > Mg2+ > Al3+
(C) Al+3 > Mg2+ > Na+ (D) Al+3 > Mg2+ < Na+
SOLUTION:-
|Charge on Ion| Extent of Hydration of Ion Hydration Energy
Order of charge on ions Al+3 > Mg2+ > Na+
Order of extent of hydration Al+3 > Mg2+ > Na+
Order of hydration energy Al+3 > Mg2+ > Na+
ANSWER: C

10. Order of size of hydrated ion.

(A) Na+ = Mg2+ = Al3+ (B) Na+ > Mg2+ > Al3+
(C) Al+3 > Mg2+ > Na+ (D) Al+3 > Mg2+ < Na+
SOLUTION:-
|Charge on Ion| Extent of Hydration of Ion Size of Hydrated Ion
Order of charge on ions Al+3 > Mg2+ > Na+
Order of extent of hydration Al+3 > Mg2+ > Na+
Order of size of hydrated ion Al+3 > Mg2+ > Na+
ANSWER: C

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11. Order of ionic mobility

(A) Na+ = Mg2+ = Al3+ (B) Na+ > Mg2+ > Al3+
(C) Al+3 > Mg2+ > Na+ (D) Al+3 > Mg2+ < Na+
SOLUTION:-
|Charge on Ion| Size of Hydrated Ion Ionic Mobility
Order of charge on ions Al+3 > Mg2+ > Na+
Order of extent of hydration Al+3 > Mg2+ > Na+
Order of ionic mobility Na+ > Mg2+ > Al3+
ANSWER: B
12. Order of size of gaseous ions.
(A) Na+ = Mg2+ = Al3+ (B) Na+ > Mg2+ > Al3+
(C) Al+3 > Mg2+ > Na+ (D) Al+3 > Mg2+ < Na+
𝐧𝐞
SOLUTION:- size
𝐳
Order of size of ions Na+ > Mg2+ > Al3+
ANSWER: B

Paragraph for Question 13 to 14 are based on the following information.

Four elements P, Q, R & S have ground state electronic configuration as:
P → 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p3 Q → 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p1
R → 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d10 4s2 4p3 S → 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d10 4s2 4p1
13. Comment which of the following option represent the correct order of true (T) & false (F) statement.
I size of P < size of Q II size of R < size of S
III size of P < size of R (appreciable difference) IV size of Q < size of S (appreciable difference)
(A) TTTT (B) TTTF (C) FFTT (D) TTFF
SOLUTION:-
P → Phosphorus (15P) Q → Aluminum (13Al)
R → Arsenic (33As) S → Gallium (31Ga)
I size of Phosphorus (15P) < size of Aluminum (13Al) T
REASON: along the period Zeff increases, atomic radius decreases
II size of Arsenic (33As) < size of Gallium (31Ga) T
REASON: along the period Zeff increases, atomic radius decreases
III size of Phosphorus (15P) < size of Arsenic (33As) (appreciable difference) T
REASON: along the group Number of shell (n) increases, atomic radius increases
IV size of Aluminum (13Al) < size of Gallium (31Ga) (appreciable difference) F
REASON: In III A group size of Al and Ga is nearly same or Ga slightly smaller than Al
(transition contraction)
ANSWER: B
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14. Order of IE1 values among the following is

(A) P > R > S > Q (B) P < R < S < Q (C) R > S > P > Q (D) P > S > R > Q
SOLUTION:-
P → Phosphorus (15P) Q → Aluminum (13Al)
R → Arsenic (33As) S → Gallium (31Ga)
IONISATION ORDER:
Al < Si < P
Transition
Contraction
∧ ∨
Ga < Ge < As

Correct order in coded form: P > R > S > Q

ANSWER: A

Matching List
15. Column-I Column-II
Element Period and group number respectively
(P) Si (1) 4, 3
(Q) Sc (2) 3, 14
(R) Ga (3) 6, 13
(S) Tl (4) 4, 13
Code:
P Q R S
(A) 2 1 3 4
(B) 1 2 4 3
(C) 2 1 4 3
(D) 4 3 1 2

SOLUTION: - Period and group number respectively

(P) 1 4 Si [Ne] 3s²3p² → 3, 14
(Q) 2 1 Sc [Ar] 3d14s2 → 4, 3
10 2 1
(R) 31Ga [Ar] 3d 4s 4p → 4, 13
(S) 73 Tl [Xe] 4f 5d 6s 6p →
14 10 2 1
6, 13

ANSWER: C

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Match the column

16. Match the column :
Column I Column II
(A) Highest density (P) Lithium
(B) Metallic character (Q) Osmium
(C) Lightest Metal (R) Mercury
(D) Liquid at room temperature (S) Bromine
SOLUTION: -
(A) Highest density (Q) Osmium
(B) Metallic character (P) Lithium (Q) Osmium (R)Mercury
(C) Lightest Metal (P) Lithium
(D) Liquidat roomtemperature (R) Mercury (S) Bromine
ANSWER: (A) Q ;( B) P, Q, R ;( C) P ;( D) R, S
17. If electrons are filled in the sub shells of an atom in the following order 1s, 2s, 2p, 3s, 3p, 3d, 4s, 4p, 4d,
4f. ................... Then match the following element in List I with block in List II.
List-I List-II
(A) K(19) (P) s-Block
(B) Fe(26) (Q) p-Block
(C) Ga(31) (R) d-Block
(D) Sn(50) (S) f-block
SOLUTION:-

(A) K(19)→ 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6, 3d1 last electron in d-subshell d-Block element

(B) Fe(26) )→ 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6, 3d8 last electron in d-subshell d-Block element
(C) Ga(31) )→ 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6, 3d10, 4s1, 4p1 last electron in p-subshell p-Block element
(D) Sn(50) )→ 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6, 3d10, 4s2 ,4d10, 4f 10 last electron in f-subshell f-Blockelement
ANSWER: (A)R ; (B)R ; (C)Q ; (D)S

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18. Match the characteristics mentioned in List II with the process in List I.

List I List II

(A) O (g) + e¯ → O¯ (g) (P) Positive electron gain enthalpy

(B) O¯ (g) + e¯ → O2¯ (g) (Q) Negative electron gain enthalpy

(C) Na¯(g) → Na(g) + e– (R) Exothermic

(D) Mg+ (g) + e– → Mg (g) (S) Endothermic

SOLUTION:-

(A) O (g) + e¯ → O¯ (g) (Q) Negative electron gain enthalpy, (R) Exothermic

Reason: electron gain enthalpy of oxygen is -ive

(B) O- (g) + e- → O2-(g) (P) Positive electron gain enthalpy, (S) Endothermic

Reason: second electron gain enthalpy of oxygen is +ive

IE
(C) Na¯(g) → Na(g) + e- OH = + re (S) Endothermic

-
Reason: IE1 of Na-,
Nate Na
-

, OH Reverse process of electron gain enthalpy of Na, hence

'
3s
= -
Ve
removal of electron from Na- endothermic process

(D)Mg+
I(g) + e– → Mg (g) (Q) Negative electron gain enthalpy,(R)Exothermic

Mgt
Reason: electron gain in Mg+ ion

Reverse process of ionization of Mg (g) and Ionization of Mg is

endothermic hence given process is exothermic.

ANSWER: (A) Q,R ; (B) P,S ; (C) S ; (D) Q,R

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19. Match the column :

Column I Column II

(A) Cl (P) Metal

(B) F (Q) Highest negative electron gain enthalpy

(C) Cu (R) Most Electronegative element

(D) He (S) Highest ionization energy.

SOLUTION:-

(A) Cl (Q) Highest negative electron gain enthalpy

(B) F (R) Most Electronegative element

(C) Cu (P) Metal

(D) He (S) Highest ionisation energy.

ANSWER: (A) Q ; (B) R ; (C) P ; (D) S

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EXERCISE # JEE-MAIN
1. The correct order of electron gain enthalpy with negative sign of F, Cl, Br and I, having atomic number
9, 17, 35 and 53 respectively, is :- [AIEEE-2011]
(1) I > Br > Cl > F (2) F > Cl > Br > I (3) Cl > F > Br > I (4) Br > Cl > I > F
SOLUTION: - correct order of electron gain enthalpy is Cl > F > Br > I
On moving down the group size of atom increases and its tendency to accept the electron
decreases. Because when size of atom , distance of outermost shell from nucleus due
to which attraction on upcoming electron by the nucleus . Electron gain enthalpy (with
negative sign)of Cl> F {due to small size inter electronic repulsion in F atom are more due
to which upcoming electron is added with difficulty}
ANSWER: 3
2. The increasing order of the ionic radii of the given isoelectronic species is :- [AIEEE-2012]
(1) K+, S2–, Ca2+ , Cl– (2) Cl–, Ca2+, K+, S2–
(3) S2–, Cl–, Ca2+, K+ (4) Ca2+, K+, Cl–, S2–
𝑛𝑒
SOLUTION: - for isoelectronic species size depends on ratio
𝑧
𝑛𝑒
As ratio , size (because attraction due to nucleus on outermost shell )
𝑧
Ions Ca2+, K+, Cl–, S2–
Protons (z) 20 19 17 16
Electrons (ne) 18 18 18 18
𝑛𝑒
Ratio 0.9 0.95 1.05 1.125
𝑧
Correct increasing order of size = Ca2+, K+, Cl–, S2–
ANSWER: 4
3. Which of the following represents the correct order of increasing first ionization enthalpy for Ca, Ba,
S, Se and Ar? [JEE-MAIN-2013]
(1) Ca < S < Ba < Se < Ar (2) S < Se < Ca < Ba < Ar
(3) Ba < Ca < Se < S < Ar (4) Ca < Ba < S < Se < Ar
SOLUTION:- Correct order of IE1 Ba < Ca < Se < S < Ar
I.E. on moving down the group, as size , removal of e- becomes easy
I.E. on moving across the period from left to right because size and removal of e-
becomes difficult. Ca < Se
ANSWER: 3

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[JEE-MAIN-2013]
(1) – 2.55 eV (2) – 5.1 eV (3) – 10.2 eV (4) + 2.55 eV
SOLUTION:-
Na (g) Na+(g) + e- H= 5.1 (ionization potential)
Na+(g) + e- Na (g) H= -5.1 (electron gain enthalpy of Na+)
ANSWER: 2
5. Electron gain enthalpy with negative sign of fluorine is less than that of chlorine due to :
[JEE-MAIN 2013 (On-Line)]
(1) Smaller size of chlorine atom (2) Bigger size of 2p orbital of fluorine
(3) High ionization enthalpy of fluorine (4) Smaller size of fluorine atom
SOLUTION: - Due to smaller size of fluorine atom, electronic repulsion between
electrons is more in F as compare to Cl. Hence e- addition is less favorable for F atom
ANSWER: 4
6. Given [JEE-MAIN 2013 (On-Line)]
Reaction Energy Change (in kJ)

Li(s) —→ Li (g) 161

Li (g) —→ Li+(g) 520

1
F2 (g) —→ F(g) 77
2

F (g) + e– —→ F–(g) (Electron gain enthalpy)

Li+ (g) + F–(g) —→ LiF(s) 1047

1
Li(s) + 2 F2 (g) —→ Li F(s) 617

Based on data provided, the value of electron gain enthalpy of fluorine would be:
(1) –300 kJ mol–1 (2) –328 kJ mol–1 (3) –350 kJ mol–1 (4) –228 kJ mol–1
SOLUTION:-
1
Li(s) + F2(g) LiF(s)
2

Hsub 1
Hdiss L.E.
2

Li(g) F(g)

I.E.1 EGE1

Li+(g) F– (g)

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1
( Hf)LiF = ( H)sub. + 2( H)diss. + I.E.1+ E.G.E1 + L.E.
from the above given data
𝐾𝐽 𝐾𝐽 1 𝐾𝐽
( H)LiF = 617 ( H)sub. = 161𝑚𝑜𝑙 ( H)diss. = 77 𝑚𝑜𝑙
𝑚𝑜𝑙 2
𝐾𝐽 𝐾𝐽
I.E.1 = 520 L.E. = -1047 𝑚𝑜𝑙
𝑚𝑜𝑙
𝐾𝐽
-617 =161 + 520+77+EGE1 + (-1047) E.G.E1 = -328 𝑚𝑜𝑙

ANSWER:2

7. The order of increasing sizes of atomic radii among the elements O, S, Se and As is :
[JEE-MAIN 2013 (On-Line)]
(1) As < S < O < Se (2) O < S < As < Se
(3) Se < S < As < O (4) O < S < Se < As
SOLUTION:- on moving down the group atomic, size in group thus O<S<Se(size)
On moving across the period from left to right, atomic size in a period decreases.
Thus As > Se
Therefore overall size order is O < S < Se < As
ANSWER:4

8. Which is the correct order of second ionization potential of C, N, O and F in the following?
[JEE-MAIN 2013 (On-Line)]
(1) O > F > N > C (2) O > N > F > C
(3) C > N > O > F (4) F > O > N > C

SOLUTION:-

C N O F
2P2 2P3 2P4 2P5
C+ N+ O+ F+
2P1 2P2 2P3 2P4
HALF
FILLED
IE2 order is: O > F > N > C
Due to half filled e- configuration, IE2 of oxygen is maximum amongst these.

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9. Which of the following series correctly represents relations between the elements from X to
Y? [JEE-MAIN 2014 (On-Line)]
X ——
→ Y character
→ non
bonding
(1) 18Ar → 54Xe Noble character increases
(2) 3Li → 19K Ionization enthalpy increases
(3) 6C → 32Ge Atomic radii increases
(4) 9F → 35Br Electron gain enthalpy with negative sign increases
SOLUTION:-

(1) 18Ar → 54Xe Noble character decreases due to in size

(2) 3Li → 19K Ionization enthalpy decreases as size increases
(3) 6C → 32Ge Atomic radii increases down the group
(4) 9F → 35Br down the group Electron gain enthalpy with negative sign increases
From F to Cl and then decreases from Cl to I.

ANSWER:3

10. The ionic radii (in Å) of N3–, O2– and F– are respectively :- [JEE-MAIN 2015 (Off-Line)]
(1) 1.71, 1.40 and 1.36 (2) 1.71, 1.36 and 1.40
(3) 1.36, 1.40 and 1.71 (4) 1.36, 1.71 and 1.40
SOLUTION:- atomic radius order is N3– > O2– > F–
As no of protons increases in isoelectronic species, size decreases because attraction on
outermost shell due to nucleus increases.
Thus correct data sequence is 1.71, 1.40 and 1.36
ANSWER:1

11. In the long form of the periodic table, the valence shell electronic configuration of 5s2 5p4 corresponds
to the element present in: [JEE-MAIN 2015 (On-Line)]
(1) Group 16 and period 5 (2) Group 17 and period 6
(3) Group 17 and period 5 (4) Group 16 and period 6
SOLUTION:- valance shell e- configuration is 5s2 5p4
General e- configuration ns2 np4 represents the group 16
Element is p block element and thus for p block element
Group no = 10 + ns e- + np e-
10+2+4= 16
n=5 (outermost shell) therefore element belongs to 5th period.
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12. Which of the following atoms has the highest first ionization energy?
[JEE-MAIN 2016 (Off-Line)]
(1) Sc (2) Rb (3) Na (4) K
SOLUTION:-
Sc Rb Na K
4s23d1 5s1 3s1 4s1
Due to poor shielding of 3d electron, Zeff of Sc increases. because of that removal of 4s
electron becomes more difficult.
Therefore IE1 is maximum for Sc amongst these elements.

ANSWER:1

13. The non-metal that does not exhibit positive oxidation state is :
[JEE-MAIN 2016 (On-Line)]
(1) Oxygen (2) Fluorine (3) Iodine (4) Chlorine
SOLUTION:-
In X-Y bond ‘x’ will show positive oxidation state only when electronegativity of ‘Y’ is
more than ‘X’
In periodic table ‘F’ is most electronegative element which can show only negative
oxidation state.
ANSWER: 2

14. The electronic configuration with the highest ionization enthalpy is:- [JEE-MAIN 2017]
(1) [Ar] 3d104s2 4p3 (2) [Ne] 3s2 3p1
(3) [Ne] 3s2 3p2 (4) [Ne] 3s2 3p3
SOLUTION:-
(1) [Ar] 3d104s2 4p3 → As (2) [Ne] 3s2 3p1 → Al
(3) [Ne] 3s2 3p2 → Si (4) [Ne] 3s2 3p3 →P

Al< Si < P due to small size and stable half filled e- configuration IE1 is maximum
⋁ for ‘P’ amongst these elements.
As

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15. Consider the following ionization enthalpies of two elements 'A' and 'B' :

Element Ionization enthalpy (kJ/mol)

1st 2nd 3rd

A 899 1757 14847

[JEE-MAIN 2017]
B 737 1450 7731

Which of the following statements is correct?

(1) Both A and B belong to group-2 where A comes below B
(2) Both A and B belong to group-1 where A comes below B
(3) Both A and B belong to group-1 where B comes below A
(4) Both A and B belong to group-2 where B comes below A
SOLUTION: - for both elements A and B jump in 3rd IE value is very high from the IE2
value thus both elements have two valence electrons therefore these two elements belong
to 2nd group.
As IE1 and IE2 both values are higher for element A as compare to element B hence ‘B’ will
be below in the same group.

ANSWER: 4

16. In the following reactions, ZnO is respectively acting as a/an : [JEE-MAIN 2017]
(a) ZnO + Na2O → Na2ZnO2
(b) ZnO + CO2 → ZnCO3
(1) base and acid (2) base and base (3) acid and acid (4) acid and base

SOLUTION:-

(a) ZnO + Na2O → Na2ZnO2

Base

As Na2O is base thus ZnO can react if it shows the acidic nature.

(b) ZnO + CO2 → ZnCO3

Acid
As CO2 is acidic in nature thus ZnO can react if it shows basic nature

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17. The group having isoelectronic species is :- [JEE-MAIN 2017]
– –
(1) O2– , F , Na+ , Mg2+ (2) O– , F , Na , Mg+
– – –
(3) O2– , F , Na , Mg2+ (4) O , F , Na+ , Mg2+
SOLUTION:- Total number of e-
O2– 10e-
–
F 10e-
Na+ 10e-
Mg2+ 10e-
O– 9e-
Na 11e-
Mg+ 11e-
Thus among these O2– , F- , Na+ , Mg2+ are isoelectronic species.

ANSWER: 1

18. The correct order of electron affinity is :- [JEE-MAIN 2018]

(1) Cl > F > O (2) F > O > Cl (3) F > Cl > O (4) O > F > Cl
SOLUTION:- On moving left to right across the period ,electron affinity increases
because size decreases and attraction of nucleus on outermost electron (upcoming e-) also
increases. Thus electron affinity of F> O
Electron affinity of Cl> F (due to small size of F atom, electronic repulsions are high in F
atom thus addition of e- becomes difficult as compared to Cl)

ANSWER: 1

19. For Na+, Mg2+, F– and O2– ; the correct order of increasing ionic radii is : [JEE-MAIN 2018]
(1) Mg2+ < Na+ < F– < O2– (2) O2– < F– < Na+ < Mg2+
(3) Na+ < Mg2+ < F– < O2– (4) Mg2+ < O2– < Na+ < F–
SOLUTION:-
SEE THE SOLUTION OF QUESTION NO 2

For isoelectronic species size as no of protons

Size order Mg2+ < Na+ < F– < O2–
Protons 12 11 9 8

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(1) Ca(OH)2 (2) Be(OH)2 (3) Sr(OH)2 (4) Mg(OH)2
SOLUTION:- Be(OH)2 is amphoteric hydroxide in nature as it react with acid and base both.

Ca(OH)2 ,Sr(OH)2, Mg(OH)2 are basic in nature.

ANSWER: 2

21. The correct option with respect to the Pauling electronegativity values of the elements is :-
(1) Ga < Ge (2) Si < Al [JEE-MAIN ONLINE 2019]
(3) P > S (4) Te > Se
SOLUTION:-Correct order of EN on Pauling scale :
T
(1)Ga < Ge (Left to right EN increases)
(2) Si > Al (Left to right EN increases)
(3) P < S (Left to right EN increases)
(4) Te < Se (Down the group EN decreases)
ENT
ANSWER: 1 u

22. The effect of lanthanoid contraction in the lanthanoid series of elements by and large means :
(1) decrease in both atomic and ionic radii [JEE-MAIN ONLINE 2019]
(2) increase in atomic radii and decrease in ionic radii
(3) increase in both atomic and ionic radii
(4) decrease in atomic radii and increase in ionic radii
SOLUTION:-
Due to poor shielding of ‘4f ’ electrons, zeff increases in lanthanoids. Due to increase in
zeff , the size of elements decreases and this contraction is termed as “lanthanoid
contraction”.

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23. When the first electron gain enthalpy ( egH) of oxygen is –141 kJ/mol, its second electron gain enthalpy is
: [JEE-MAIN ONLINE 2019]
(1) almost the same as that of the first
(2) negative , but less negative than the first
(3) a positive value
(4) a more negative value than the first
SOLUTION:-
Addition of second electron in any atom is always endothermic so Heg2 of O 0- atom is
positive and in terms of magnitude it is higher than first electron gain enthalpy.
ANSWER: 3

24. The correct order of hydration enthalpies of alkali metal ions is - [JEE-MAIN ONLINE 2019]
(1) Li+ > Na+ > K+ > Rb+ > Cs+
leave
✗
(2) Li+ > Na+ > K+ > Cs+ > Rb+
(3) Na+ > Li+ > K+ > Rb+ > Cs+
(4) Na+ > Li+ > K+ > Cs+ > Rb+
𝑪𝑯𝑨𝑹𝑮𝑬
SOLUTION: - HYDRATION ENTHALPY OF CATION 𝑺𝑰𝒁𝑬
For alkali metal cations charge is same and size increases on moving down the group hence
hydration enthalpy decreases.
HYDRATION ENTHALY: Li+ > Na+ > K+ > Rb+ > Cs+

ANSWER: 1

25. The IUPAC symbol for the element with atomic number 119 would be : [JEE-MAIN ONLINE 2019]
(1) unh (2) uun (3) une (4) uue
SOLUTION:-
IUPAC name for atomic number 119 is ‘Ununenium’. Its symbol is ‘Uue’.
Atomic number
(1) unh 106
(2) uun 110
(3) une 109
(4) uue 119

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[JEE-MAIN ONLINE 2019]
(1) Ca (2) K (3) Ba (4) Sc
SOLUTION:-
IE1 IE2
(1) Ca Ca+ Ca+2
[Ar]4s2 [Ar]4s1 [Ar]4s0
IE1 IE2
(2) K K+ K+2
[Ar]4s1 [Ar]4s0 [Ne]3s23p5

IE1 IE2
(3) Ba Ba+ Ba+2
[Xe]6s2 [Xe]6s1 [Xe]6s0

IE1 IE2
(4) Sc Sc + Sc +2
[Ar]4s23d1 [Ar]4s1 3d1 [Ar]4s03d1
Among given option ‘K’ attain noble gas configuration after removal of first electron , so
removal of 2nd e- will require high energy and hence greatest difference in first and second
ionization energy is observed for K.

ANSWER: 2

27. The correct statements among I to III regarding group 13 element oxides are,

(I) Boron trioxide is acidic. [JEE-MAIN ONLINE 2019]

(II) Oxides of aluminium and gallium are amphoteric.

(III) Oxides of indium and thallium are basic.
(1) (I), (II) and (III) (2) (II) and (III) only (3) (I) and (III) only (4) (I) and (II) only

SOLUTION:- FOR 13Th GROUP OXIDES

c-
(I)Boron trioxide (B2O3) is acidic.
mmmm (II)Oxides of aluminium(Al O ) and gallium(Ga O ) are amphoteric.
2 3 2 3

heth (III)Oxides of indium and thallium are basic.

a

joltAbove three statementsmetal '

hence basic →

are correct as on moving down the group basic character of oxide

increases.

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28. Consider the hydrates ions of Ti2+, V2+, Ti3+ and Sc3+. The correct order of their spin-only magnetic
moments is : [JEE-MAIN ONLINE 2019]
(1) Sc < Ti < Ti < V
3+ 3+ 2+ 2+

(2) Ti3+ < Ti2+ < Sc3+ < V2+

(3) Sc3+ < Ti3+ < V2+ < Ti2+
(4) V2+ < Ti2+ < Ti3+ < Sc3+
SOLUTION: - Electronic configuration of
Ti2+ [Ar] 3d2 4s0

[Ar]

Magnetic Moment ( ) = √8𝐵. 𝑀.

Ti3+ [Ar] 3d1 4s0

[Ar]

Magnetic Moment ( ) = √3𝐵. 𝑀.

Sc3+ [Ar] 3d0 4s0

[Ar]

Magnetic Moment ( ) = 0 𝐵 . 𝑀.

V2+ [Ar] 3d3 4s0

[Ar]

Magnetic Moment ( ) = √15𝐵 . 𝑀.

So order of spin only magnetic moment is :

Sc3+ < Ti3+ < Ti2+ < V2+

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29. The pair that has similar atomic radii is : [JEE-MAIN ONLINE 2019]

(1) Sc and Ni (2) Ti and Hf (3) Mo and W (4) Mn and Re

SOLUTION:-

Order of atomic radius

(1) Sc >Ni

‘Sc’ is largest among 3d series elements.

(2) Ti < Hf

5d series ‘Hf’ is bigger in size than 3d series Ti.

(3) Mo W

4d series ‘Mo’ having nearly same radius as compared to 5d series W due to

lanthanoid contractions.

(4) Mn < Re

5d series ‘Re’ is bigger in size than 3d series Mn.

ANSWER: 3
30. Within each pair of elements of F & Cl , S & Se, and Li & Na, respectively, the elements that release
more energy upon an electron gain are- [JEE-MAIN ONLINE 2020]
(1) F, Se and Na
(2) F, S and Li EA : FU
(3) Cl, S and Li
(4) Cl, Se and Na Sse
SOLUTION:-
Order of electron gain enthalpy Li Na
F<Cl ; S > Se ; Li > Na

ANSWER: 3

31. The atomic radius of Ag is closest to : [JEE-MAIN ONLINE 2020]

(1) Cu (2) Hg (3) Au (4) Ni
SOLUTION:- Execpt ‘Y’ and ‘La’ , when we moves down the group for 4d and 5d series
elements then atomic size is nearly same due to lanthanoid contraction.
So size of ‘Ag’ is nearly same as that of ‘Au’.

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32. The third ionization enthalpy is minimum for : [JEE-MAIN ONLINE 2020]
(1) Fe (2) Ni (3) Co (4) Mn
SOLUTION:-
(1)Fe [Ar]3d64s2 IE1 [Ar]3d64s1 IE2 [Ar]3d64s0 IE3

(2) Ni [Ar]3d84s2 IE1 [Ar]3d84s1 IE2 [Ar]3d84s0 IE3

(3) Co [Ar]3d74s2 IE1 [Ar]3d74s1 IE2 [Ar]3d74s0 IE3

(4) Mn [Ar]3d54s2 IE1 [Ar]3d54s1 IE2 [Ar]3d54s0 IE3

So order of third ionization enthalpy is

Fe < Co < Mn < Ni

ANSWER: 1

33. 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 ONLINE 2020]
(1) (I), (II) and (III)
(2) (II), (III) and (IV)
(3) (I), (III) and (IV)
(4) (I), (II) and (IV)

SOLUTION:-
Penetration of 2s electrons to the nucleus is more than that of 2p electrons. 2p electron of boron is
more shielded from the nucleus by more number of inner electrons than the 2s electrons of
beryllium. Therefore it is easier to remove the 2p electron from B compared to the 2s electron
from beryllium & hence I.E. is smaller than Be.
So (I), (II) and (III) are correct statements.
Moving from left to right across a period, size of atom decreases and hence size of B < size of Be.
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EXERCISE # JEE-ADVANCED
1. Statement-1 : F atom has a less negative electron gain enthalpy than Cl atom. [JEE 2000]

Statement-2 : Additional electron is repelled more efficiently by 3p electron in Cl atom than by 2p

electron in F atom.
(A) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.

(B) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOT the correct explanation for statement-1.

(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.

(D) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.

SOLUTION:- ‘F’ has less negative electron gain enthalpy than ‘Cl’, because additional
electron is repelled more efficiently by 2p electron in ‘F’ atom than 3P electron in ‘Cl’
atom.

So Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.

ANSWER: C f

2. The correct order of radii is: [JEE 2000]

(A) N < Be < B (B) F– < O2– < N3– (C) Na < Li < K (D) Fe3+ < Fe2+ < Fe4+
SOLUTION:- CORRECT ORDER OF RADIUS

(A)N < B < Be (left to right size decreases)

1
(B) F– < O2– < N3– (for isoelectronic species size )
𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑛𝑠

(C) Li < Na < K (down the group size increases)

(D) Fe2+ > Fe3+ > Fe4+ (As positive charge increases on ion, zeff increases so size decreases)

ANSWER: B

3. The IE1 of Be is greater than that of B. [T/F] [JEE 2001]

SOLUTION:-

IE1 of Be is higher than that of B, because penetration of 2s electron is to the is more than
that of 2p electron.

ANSWER: T

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(A) K > Na > Li (B) Be > Mg > Ca (C) B > C > N (D) Fe > Si > C
SOLUTION:- correct order of IP1
(A)K <Na < Li (down the group IP decreases)
(B) Be > Mg > Ca (down the group IP decreases)
(C) B < C < N (left to right IP Increases)
(D) Fe < Si < C (Generally down the group, IP decreases and left to right in period
increases)

ANSWER: B

5. Identify the least stable ion amongst the following: [JEE 2002]

(A) Li– (B) Be– (C) B– (D) C–

SOLUTION:- Order of electron affinity :
Li > Be < B < C
Addition of electron ‘Be’ is endothermic process because Be have stable 2s2 configuration.
So Be- is less stable among given anions.

ANSWER: B

6. The increasing order of atomic radii of the following group 13 elements is

(A) Al < Ga < In < Tl (B) Ga < Al < In < Tl [JEE 2016]
(C) Al < In < Ga < Tl (D) Al < Ga < Tl < In
SOLUTION:- atomic radius order for group 13 elements is
Ga < Al < In < Tl
Ga is smaller in size than Al due to poor shielding of 3d electrons.

ANSWER: B

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7. The option(s) with only amphoteric oxides is (are): [JEE 2017]

(A) Cr2O3, CrO, SnO, PbO
(B) NO, B2O3, PbO, SnO2
(C) Cr2O3, BeO, SnO, SnO2
(D) ZnO, Al2O3, PbO, PbO2

SOLUTION:- All possible oxides of Be , Al , Ga, Sn, Pb, As, Cr3+, Mn+4, V+5 are
amphoteric

(A) Cr2O3(amphoteric), CrO(basic), SnO(amphoteric), PbO(amphoteric)

(B) NO (neutral), B2O3(acidic), PbO(amphoteric), SnO2(amphoteric)
(C) Cr2O3(amphoteric), BeO(amphoteric), SnO(amphoteric), SnO2(amphoteric)
(D) ZnO(amphoteric), Al2O3(amphoteric), PbO(amphoteric), PbO2(amphoteric)

ANSWER: C,D

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ANSWERS KEY
EXERCISE # (O–1)
Que. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ans. D A A D A B C A C A
Que. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Ans. C B A B C C B C B C
Que. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Ans. B C C B A C A C A B
Que. 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Ans. D B B D C C D C D B
Que. 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
Ans. C B D A A C A D

EXERCISE # (O–2)

Que. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ans. A ,B,C,D A, B, D A, C B, C A, B, C A, B B, D A, B B, C A,B,C,D
Que. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Ans. A, B, D A, B A, C, D B, C, D A, B, D A , B, C A, C

EXERCISE # (S–1)

Que. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ans. 6 4 3 3 4 0 3 3 17 4
Que. 11 12 13
Ans. 5 3.03
Mg 2+ < Na + < F– < O 2– <
(Pauling)
N 3–

EXERCISE # (S–2)
Que. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ans. D C A B B A C C C C
Que. 11 12 13 14 15 16
Ans. B B B A C (A)→Q;(B)→P,Q,R ;(C)→P;(D)→R, S

Que. 17 18
Ans. (A)→R ; (B)→R ; (C)→Q ; (D)→S (A) → Q,R ; (B) → P,S ; (C) → S ; (D) → Q,R
Que. 19
Ans. (A) → Q ; (B) → R ; (C) → P ; (D) → S

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EXERCISE # JEE-MAIN

Que. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ans. 3 4 3 2 4 2 4 1 3 1
Que. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Ans. 1 1 2 4 4 4 1 1 1 2
Que. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Ans. 1 1 3 1 4 2 1 1 3 3
Que. 31 32 33
Ans. 3 1 1

EXERCISE # JEE-ADVANCED

Que. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Ans. C B T B B B C, D