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Classification of Elements and Periodicity — JEE Main PYQs

45 previous year questions

Q1JEE Main 2026 Apr 2 Shift 2Medium

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

  1. A

    Na2O\mathrm{Na_2O}, K2O\mathrm{K_2O}, Al2O3\mathrm{Al_2O_3} and As2O3\mathrm{As_2O_3}

  2. B

    Al2O3\mathrm{Al_2O_3}, As2O3\mathrm{As_2O_3}, CO\mathrm{CO} and NO\mathrm{NO}

  3. C

    K2O\mathrm{K_2O}, Cl2O7\mathrm{Cl_2O_7}, As2O3\mathrm{As_2O_3} and NO\mathrm{NO}

  4. D

    Na2O\mathrm{Na_2O}, N2O\mathrm{N_2O}, Al2O3\mathrm{Al_2O_3} and CO\mathrm{CO}

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Correct option: C

Q2JEE Main 2026 Apr 2 Shift 2Medium

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : The second ionization enthalpy of B, Al and Ga is in the order of B > Al > Ga.

Statement II : The correct order in terms of first ionization enthalpy is Si < Ge < Pb < Sn.

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

  1. A

    Both Statement I and Statement II are true

  2. B

    Both Statement I and Statement II are false

  3. C

    Statement I is true but Statement II is false

  4. D

    Statement I is false but Statement II is true

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Correct option: B

Q3JEE Main 2026 Apr 4 Shift 1Medium

A monoatomic anion (Aāˆ’\mathrm{A^-}) has 45 neutrons and 36 electrons. Atomic mass, group in the periodic table and physical state at room temperature of the element (A) respectively are

  1. A

    80, 17, liquid

  2. B

    81, 16, solid

  3. C

    80, 16, gas

  4. D

    81, 15, gas

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Correct option: A

Q4JEE Main 2026 Apr 4 Shift 2Easy

The 1st1^{\text{st}} ionization enthalpy for Mg is +737 kJ/mol. The most probable estimated value of 2nd2^{\text{nd}} ionization enthalpy of Mg is ________.

  1. A

    āˆ’906-906 kJ/mol

  2. B

    āˆ’856-856 kJ/mol

  3. C

    +1450+1450 kJ/mol

  4. D

    +590+590 kJ/mol

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Correct option: C

Q5JEE Main 2026 Apr 5 Shift 1Easy

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The correct order of electronegativity of fluorine, oxygen and nitrogen is F > O > N.

Statement II: The oxidation state of oxygen in OF2\mathrm{OF_2} is +2 and in Na2O\mathrm{Na_2O} is āˆ’2-2.

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

  1. A

    Both Statement I and Statement II are true

  2. B

    Both Statement I and Statement II are false

  3. C

    Statement I is true but Statement II is false

  4. D

    Statement I is false but Statement II is true

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Correct option: A

Q6JEE Main 2026 Apr 5 Shift 2Medium

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : The number of pairs among [Al2O3,Ā Cr2O3]\mathrm{[Al_2O_3,\ Cr_2O_3]}, [Cl2O7,Ā Mn2O7]\mathrm{[Cl_2O_7,\ Mn_2O_7]}, [Na2O,Ā V2O3]\mathrm{[Na_2O,\ V_2O_3]} and [CO,Ā N2O]\mathrm{[CO,\ N_2O]} that contain oxides of same nature (acidic, basic, neutral or amphoteric) is 4.

Statement II : Among Na2O\mathrm{Na_2O}, Al2O3\mathrm{Al_2O_3}, CO\mathrm{CO} and Cl2O7\mathrm{Cl_2O_7}, the most basic and acidic oxides are Na2O\mathrm{Na_2O} and Cl2O7\mathrm{Cl_2O_7}, respectively.

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

  1. A

    Both Statement I and Statement II are true

  2. B

    Both Statement I and Statement II are false

  3. C

    Statement I is true but Statement II is false

  4. D

    Statement I is false but Statement II is true

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Correct option: A

Q7JEE Main 2026 Apr 6 Shift 1MediumNumerical

First and second ionization enthalpies of lithium are 520 kJ molāˆ’1^{-1} and 7297 kJ molāˆ’1^{-1} respectively. Energy required to convert 3.5 mg lithium (g) into Li2+(g)\mathrm{Li^{2+}(g)} [Li(g)→Li2+(g)\mathrm{Li(g) \rightarrow Li^{2+}(g)}] is ________ kJ molāˆ’1^{-1}. (nearest integer)

[Molar mass of Li = 7 g molāˆ’1^{-1}]

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Answer: 4

Q8JEE Main 2026 Apr 6 Shift 2Easy

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.

  1. A

    lowest and lowest

  2. B

    highest and lowest

  3. C

    lowest and highest

  4. D

    highest and highest

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Correct option: C

Q9JEE Main 2026 Apr 8 Shift 2Medium

Match List - I with List - II.

List - I (Electronic configuration of neutral atom (where n = 2)) List - II (1st^{st} Ionization Energy (kJ molāˆ’1^{-1}))
A. ns2ns^2 I. 2080
B. ns2np1ns^2np^1 II. 899
C. ns2np3ns^2np^3 III. 800
D. ns2np6ns^2np^6 IV. 1402

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A

    A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

  2. B

    A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

  3. C

    A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

  4. D

    A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

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Correct option: A

Q10JEE Main 2025 Apr 2 Shift 1Medium

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

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A

    A, B, C and D

  2. B

    B only

  3. C

    A and C only

  4. D

    B and D only

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Correct option: B

Q11JEE Main 2025 Apr 2 Shift 2Easy

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

(A) 1s22s22p3\mathrm{1s^2 2s^2 2p^3} \quad (B) 1s22s22p4\mathrm{1s^2 2s^2 2p^4} \quad (C) 1s22s22p5\mathrm{1s^2 2s^2 2p^5} \quad (D) 1s22s22p2\mathrm{1s^2 2s^2 2p^2}

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

  1. A

    A<B<C<D\mathrm{A < B < C < D}

  2. B

    A<C<B<D\mathrm{A < C < B < D}

  3. C

    A<D<B<C\mathrm{A < D < B < C}

  4. D

    D<A<B<C\mathrm{D < A < B < C}

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Correct option: D

Q12JEE Main 2025 Apr 3 Shift 1Medium

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 1st^{st} ionization energy of boron is less than that of beryllium. D. The electronegativity of C is 2.5 in CH4\mathrm{CH_4} and CCl4\mathrm{CCl_4} E. Li is the most electropositive among elements of group I.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A

    B, C and E Only

  2. B

    B and C Only

  3. C

    B and D Only

  4. D

    A, C and D Only

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Correct option: B

Q13JEE Main 2025 Apr 3 Shift 2Medium

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

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A

    A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

  2. B

    A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

  3. C

    A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

  4. D

    A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

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Correct option: B

Q14JEE Main 2025 Apr 4 Shift 2Medium

Given below are two statements :

Statement (I) : The first ionisation enthalpy of group 14 elements is higher than the corresponding elements of group 13.

Statement (II) : Melting points and boiling points of group 13 elements are in general much higher than those of corresponding elements of group 14.

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

  1. A

    Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

  2. B

    Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

  3. C

    Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

  4. D

    Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

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Correct option: C

Q15JEE Main 2025 Apr 7 Shift 2Medium

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

  1. A

    rAt<rCsr_{At} < r_{Cs}

  2. B

    rMg<rAlr_{Mg} < r_{Al}

  3. C

    rRb<rCsr_{Rb} < r_{Cs}

  4. D

    rBr<rKr_{Br} < r_{K}

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Correct option: B

Q16JEE Main 2025 Apr 8 Shift 2Easy

The atomic number of the element from the following with lowest 1st1^{st} ionisation enthalpy is :

  1. A

    19

  2. B

    87

  3. C

    35

  4. D

    32

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Correct option: B

Q17JEE Main 2025 Jan 22 Shift 1Medium

Which of the following electronegativity order is incorrect ?

  1. A

    Mg < Be < B < N

  2. B

    Al < Mg < B < N

  3. C

    Al < Si < C < N

  4. D

    S < Cl < O < F

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Correct option: B

Q18JEE Main 2025 Jan 22 Shift 1Medium

Match List-I with List-II.

List-I List-II
(A) Al3+<Mg2+<Na+<Fāˆ’\mathrm{Al^{3+}} < \mathrm{Mg^{2+}} < \mathrm{Na^{+}} < \mathrm{F^{-}} (I) Ionisation Enthalpy
(B) B < C < O < N (II) Metallic character
(C) B < Al < Mg < K (III) Electronegativity
(D) Si < P < S < Cl (IV) Ionic radii

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A

    (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)

  2. B

    (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)

  3. C

    (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

  4. D

    (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(II)

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Correct option: A

Q19JEE Main 2025 Jan 22 Shift 2Easy

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 :

  1. A

    Both Statement I and Statement II are true

  2. B

    Both Statement I and Statement II are false

  3. C

    Statement I is true but Statement II is false

  4. D

    Statement I is false but Statement II is true

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Correct option: D

Q20JEE Main 2025 Jan 23 Shift 1Easy

The element, which does not occur in the same period as the other elements (modern periodic table):

  1. A

    Osmium

  2. B

    Iridium

  3. C

    Palladium

  4. D

    Platinum

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Correct option: C

Q21JEE Main 2025 Jan 23 Shift 2Medium

Given below are two statements about X-ray spectra of elements :

Statement (I) : A plot of ν\sqrt{\nu} (ν=\nu = frequency of X-rays emitted) vs atomic mass is a straight line.

Statement (II) : ν\nu (ν=\nu = frequency of X-rays emitted) vs atomic number is a straight line.

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

  1. A

    Both Statement I and Statement II are true

  2. B

    Both Statement I and Statement II are false

  3. C

    Statement I is true but Statement II is false

  4. D

    Statement I is false but Statement II is true

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Correct option: B

Q22JEE Main 2025 Jan 24 Shift 1Medium

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. The position of an element indicates the quantum numbers of the last filled orbital.

E. The number of elements present in a period is equal to the number of atomic orbitals present in the energy level that is being filled.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A

    A, C and E Only

  2. B

    A and E Only

  3. C

    B, C and E Only

  4. D

    D and E Only

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Correct option: A

Q23JEE Main 2025 Jan 24 Shift 2Medium

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 :

  1. A

    Both Statement I and Statement II are true

  2. B

    Both Statement I and Statement II are false

  3. C

    Statement I is true but Statement II is false

  4. D

    Statement I is false but Statement II is true

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Correct option: C

Q24JEE Main 2025 Jan 24 Shift 2Medium

The five successive ionization energies of an element are respectively 800, 2427, 3658, 25024 and 32824Ā kJ/mol32824\ \mathrm{kJ/mol}. Using the above values, predict the group in which it is present :

  1. A

    Group 13

  2. B

    Group 14

  3. C

    Group 2

  4. D

    Group 4

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Correct option: A

Q25JEE Main 2025 Jan 28 Shift 1Medium

The incorrect decreasing order of atomic radii is

  1. A

    Al>B>N>F\mathrm{Al > B > N > F}

  2. B

    Mg>Al>C>O\mathrm{Mg > Al > C > O}

  3. C

    Be>Mg>Al>Si\mathrm{Be > Mg > Al > Si}

  4. D

    Si>P>Cl>F\mathrm{Si > P > Cl > F}

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Correct option: C

Q26JEE Main 2025 Jan 28 Shift 2Medium

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 :

  1. A

    Both Statement I and Statement II are true

  2. B

    Both Statement I and Statement II are false

  3. C

    Statement I is true but Statement II is false

  4. D

    Statement I is false but Statement II is true

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Correct option: B

Q27JEE Main 2024 Apr 4 Shift 1Medium

The correct order of first ionization enthalpy values of the following elements is : (A) O (B) N (C) Be (D) F (E) B Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A

    A < B < D < C < E

  2. B

    B < D < C < E < A

  3. C

    E < C < A < B < D

  4. D

    C < E < A < B < D

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Correct option: C

Q28JEE Main 2024 Apr 4 Shift 1Medium

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

  1. A

    5

  2. B

    3

  3. C

    6

  4. D

    7

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Correct option: B

Q29JEE Main 2024 Apr 4 Shift 2Medium

Given below are two statements :

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

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

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

  1. A

    Both Statement I and Statement II are true

  2. B

    Both Statement I and Statement II are false

  3. C

    Statement I is true but Statement II is false

  4. D

    Statement I is false but Statement II is true

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Correct option: A

Q30JEE Main 2024 Apr 4 Shift 2Medium

The correct order of the first ionization enthalpy is

  1. A

    Ga>Al>B\mathrm{Ga > Al > B}

  2. B

    B>Al>Ga\mathrm{B > Al > Ga}

  3. C

    Tl>Ga>Al\mathrm{Tl > Ga > Al}

  4. D

    Al>Ga>Tl\mathrm{Al > Ga > Tl}

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Correct option: C

Q31JEE Main 2024 Apr 5 Shift 1Easy

The statement(s) that are correct about the species O2āˆ’\mathrm{O^{2-}}, Fāˆ’\mathrm{F^-}, Na+\mathrm{Na^+} and Mg2+\mathrm{Mg^{2+}}.

(A) All are isoelectronic (B) All have the same nuclear charge (C) O2āˆ’\mathrm{O^{2-}} has the largest ionic radii (D) Mg2+\mathrm{Mg^{2+}} has the smallest ionic radii

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  1. A

    (A), (B), (C) and (D)

  2. B

    (A), (C) and (D) only

  3. C

    (C) and (D) only

  4. D

    (B), (C) and (D) only

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Correct option: B

Q32JEE Main 2024 Apr 5 Shift 2Medium

Given below are two statements :

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

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 :

  1. A

    Both Statement I and Statement II are true

  2. B

    Both Statement I and Statement II are false

  3. C

    Statement I is correct but Statement II is false

  4. D

    Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true

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Correct option: C

Q33JEE Main 2024 Apr 6 Shift 1Medium

The electron affinity value are negative for

A. Be→Beāˆ’\mathrm{Be \rightarrow Be^-} B. N→Nāˆ’\mathrm{N \rightarrow N^-} C. O→O2āˆ’\mathrm{O \rightarrow O^{2-}} D. Na→Naāˆ’\mathrm{Na \rightarrow Na^-} E. Al→Alāˆ’\mathrm{Al \rightarrow Al^-}

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  1. A

    A, B and C only

  2. B

    D and E only

  3. C

    A and D only

  4. D

    A, B, D and E only

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Correct option: B

Q34JEE Main 2024 Apr 6 Shift 2Medium

Match List - I with List - II.

List - I (Alkali Metal) List - II (Emission Wavelength in nm)
(A) Li (I) 589.2
(B) Na (II) 455.5
(C) Rb (III) 670.8
(D) Cs (IV) 780.0

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A

    (A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(II)

  2. B

    (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)

  3. C

    (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)

  4. D

    (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)

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Correct option: B

Q35JEE Main 2024 Apr 8 Shift 1Medium

Match List I with List II

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

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A

    A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

  2. B

    A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

  3. C

    A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

  4. D

    A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

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Correct option: D

Q36JEE Main 2024 Apr 9 Shift 2Easy

Match List I with List II

LIST I (Element) LIST II (Electronic Configuration)
A. N I. [Ar]Ā 3d10Ā 4s2Ā 4p5\mathrm{[Ar]\ 3d^{10}\ 4s^{2}\ 4p^{5}}
B. S II. [Ne]Ā 3s2Ā 3p4\mathrm{[Ne]\ 3s^{2}\ 3p^{4}}
C. Br III. [He]Ā 2s2Ā 2p3\mathrm{[He]\ 2s^{2}\ 2p^{3}}
D. Kr IV. [Ar]Ā 3d10Ā 4s2Ā 4p6\mathrm{[Ar]\ 3d^{10}\ 4s^{2}\ 4p^{6}}

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A

    A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II

  2. B

    A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

  3. C

    A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

  4. D

    A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

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Correct option: C

Q37JEE Main 2024 Feb 1 Shift 1Easy

In case of isoelectronic species the size of Fāˆ’\mathrm{F^-}, Ne\mathrm{Ne} and Na+\mathrm{Na^+} is affected by :

  1. A

    Principal quantum number (n)

  2. B

    Nuclear charge (z)

  3. C

    Electron-electron interaction in the outer orbitals

  4. D

    None of the factors because their size is the same

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Correct option: B

Q38JEE Main 2024 Feb 1 Shift 2Medium

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 :

  1. A

    Both Statement I and Statement II are true

  2. B

    Both Statement I and Statement II are false

  3. C

    Statement I is true but Statement II is false

  4. D

    Statement I is false but Statement II is true

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Correct option: D

Q39JEE Main 2024 Jan 27 Shift 1Medium

Given below are two statements :

Statement (I) : The 4f4f and 5f5f - 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 :

  1. A

    Both Statement I and Statement II are true

  2. B

    Both Statement I and Statement II are false

  3. C

    Statement I is true but Statement II is false

  4. D

    Statement I is false but Statement II is true

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Correct option: C

Q40JEE Main 2024 Jan 29 Shift 1Medium

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

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

Reason 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 :

  1. A

    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

  2. B

    Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

  3. C

    A is true but R is false

  4. D

    A is false but R is true

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Correct option: D

Q41JEE Main 2024 Jan 30 Shift 1Medium

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

Assertion (A) : There is a considerable increase in covalent radius from N to P. However from As to Bi only a small increase in covalent radius is observed.

Reason (R) : Covalent and ionic radii in a particular oxidation state increases down the group.

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

  1. A

    Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

  2. B

    Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

  3. C

    (A) is true but (R) is false

  4. D

    (A) is false but (R) is true

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Correct option: B

Q42JEE Main 2024 Jan 30 Shift 1EasyNumerical

If IUPAC name of an element is "Unununnium" then the element belongs to nth^{th} group of Periodic table. The value of n is ________.

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Answer: 11

Q43JEE Main 2024 Jan 30 Shift 2Medium

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:

  1. A

    Both Statement I and Statement II are True

  2. B

    Both Statement I and Statement II are False

  3. C

    Statement I is True But Statement II is False

  4. D

    Statement I is False but statement I is true

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Correct option: D

Q44JEE Main 2024 Jan 31 Shift 1Medium

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:

  1. A

    D > C > B > A

  2. B

    C > B > D > A

  3. C

    A > D > C > B

  4. D

    A > D > B > C

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Correct option: D

Q45JEE Main 2024 Jan 31 Shift 2Medium

Consider the following elements.

Group↓A′B′C′D′→Period\text{Group} \downarrow \quad \begin{matrix} \mathrm{A'} & \mathrm{B'} \\ \mathrm{C'} & \mathrm{D'} \end{matrix} \quad \rightarrow \text{Period}

(A′ and B′ lie in the same period with B′ to the right of A′; C′ and D′ lie in the next period directly below A′ and B′ respectively.)

Which of the following is/are true about A′, B′, C′ and D′?

A. Order of atomic radii: B′ < A′ < D′ < C′ B. Order of metallic character: B′ < A′ < D′ < C′ C. Size of the element: D′ < C′ < B′ < A′ D. Order of ionic radii: B′⁺ < A′⁺ < D′⁺ < C′⁺

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A

    A, B and D only

  2. B

    A and B only

  3. C

    B, C and D only

  4. D

    A only

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Correct option: A