Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties — JEE Previous Year Questions
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Q1·ChemistryMultiple correctJEE Advanced 2026
The correct statement(s) regarding the periodic properties of elements is(are)
(A)Second ionization enthalpy of carbon atom is less than that of boron atom.
(B)Increasing order of ionic radii: Al3+<Mg2+<Na+
(C)Under identical conditions, in solid state, the density of potassium metal is more than density of sodium metal.
(D)The H−H bond is weaker than F−F bond.
Q2·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
Match List-I (Electronic configuration of neutral atom, where n=2) with List-II (1st Ionization Energy / kJ mol−1). Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
List-I (Electronic configuration of neutral atom, where $n = 2$)
List-II (1st Ionization Energy / kJ mol$^{-1}$)
A.ns2
I.2080
B.ns2np1
II.899
C.ns2np3
III.800
D.ns2np6
IV.1402
(A)A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
(B)A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(C)A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
(D)A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
Q3·ChemistryNumericalJEE Main 2026
First and second ionization enthalpies of lithium are 520 kJ mol⁻¹ and 7297 kJ mol⁻¹ respectively. Energy required to convert 3.5 mg lithium (g) into Li²⁺(g) [Li(g) → Li²⁺(g)] is _______ kJ mol⁻¹. (nearest integer) [Molar mass of Li = 7 g mol⁻¹]
Q4·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
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.
(A)lowest and lowest
(B)highest and lowest
(C)lowest and highest
(D)highest and highest
Q5·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
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 is +2 and in Na2O is −2.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
(A)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(B)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(C)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(D)Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Q6·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
Given below are two statements :
Statement I: The number of pairs among [Al₂O₃, Cr₂O₃], [Cl₂O₇, Mn₂O₇], [Na₂O, V₂O₃] and [CO, N₂O] that contain oxides of same nature (acidic, basic, neutral or amphoteric) is 4.
Statement II: Among Na₂O, Al₂O₃, CO and Cl₂O₇, the most basic and acidic oxides are Na₂O and Cl₂O₇, respectively.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(A)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(B)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(C)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(D)Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Q7·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
The covalent radii of atoms A and B are rA and rB, respectively. The covalent bond length and total length of AB molecule are respectively
(A)(rA+rB),2(rA+rB)
(B)21(rA+rB),(rA+rB)
(C)(rA+rB),(rA+rB)
(D)2(rA+rB),21(rA+rB)
Q8·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
The 1st ionization enthalpy for Mg is +737 kJ/mol. The most probable estimated value of the 2nd ionization enthalpy of Mg is ______.
(A)−906 kJ/mol
(B)−856 kJ/mol
(C)+1450 kJ/mol
(D)+590 kJ/mol
Q9·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
A monoatomic anion (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
(A)80,17, liquid
(B)81,16, solid
(C)80,16, gas
(D)81,15, gas
Q10·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : The first ionisation enthalpy of the elements Na, Mg, Cl and Ar follows the order Na > Mg > Cl > Ar.
Statement (II) : Among Ca, Al, Fe and B, the third ionisation enthalpy is very high for Ca.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(A)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(B)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(C)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(D)Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Q11·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
The correct set that contains all kinds (basic, acidic, amphoteric and neutral) of oxides is:
(A)Na2O, K2O, Al2O3 and As2O3
(B)Al2O3, As2O3, CO and NO
(C)K2O, Cl2O7, As2O3 and NO
(D)Na2O, N2O, Al2O3 and CO
Q12·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
Consider the elements N, P, O, S, Cl and F. The number of valence electrons present in the elements with most and least metallic character from the above list is respectively.
(A)7 and 5
(B)5 and 6
(C)5 and 7
(D)6 and 7
Q13·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
In period 4 of the periodic table, the elements with highest and lowest atomic radii are respectively.
(A)Na & Cl
(B)K & Se
(C)K & Br
(D)Rb & Br
Q14·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : K > Mg > Al > B is the correct order in terms of metallic character.
Statement II : Atomic radius is always greater than the ionic radius for any element.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
(A)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(B)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(C)Statement I is false but Statement II is true
(D)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Q15·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
The correct order of C, N, O and F in terms of second ionisation potential is
(A)F < N < C < O
(B)C < O < N < F
(C)C < N < F < O
(D)C < F < N < O
Q16·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : The second ionisation enthalpy of Na is larger than the corresponding ionisation enthalpy of Mg.
Statement II : The ionic radius of O2− is larger than that of F−.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
(A)Both statement I and statement II are true
(B)Both statement I and statement II are false
(C)Statement I is false but statement II is true
(D)Statement I is true but statement II is false
Q17·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
The correct trend in the first ionization enthalpies of the elements in the 3rd period of periodic table is:
(A)Al < Si < S < P < Cl
(B)Al < S < P < Si < Cl
(C)Si < S < Al < P < Cl
(D)S < Si < Al < P < Cl
Q18·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
Given below are two statements :
Statement-I : C < O < N < F is the correct order in terms of first ionization enthalpy values.
Statement-II : S > Se > Te > Po > O is the correct order in terms of the magnitude of electron gain enthalpy values.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(A)Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true
(B)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true.
(C)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false.
(D)Statement-I is true but Statement-II is false.
Q19·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
A 'p'-block element (E) and hydrogen form a binary cation (EHx)+, while EH3 on treatment with K2HgI4 in alkaline medium gives a precipitate of basic mercury(II)amido-iodine. Given below are first ionisation enthalpy values (kJ mol−1) for first element each from group 13, 14, 15 and 16. Identify the correct first ionisation enthalpy value for element E.
(A)1312
(B)1086
(C)1402
(D)801
Q20·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
Given below are two statements:
Statement-I: The correct order in terms of atomic/ionic radii is Al>Mg>Mg2+>Al3+.
Statement-II: The correct order in terms of the magnitude of electron gain enthalpy is Cl>Br>S>O.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(B)Statement I is false but Statement II is true
(C)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(D)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Q21·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2026
Which of the following represents the correct trend for the mentioned property ?
A. F > P > S > B – Frist Ionization Energy
B. Cl > F > S > P – Electron Affinity
C. K > Al > Mg > B – Metallic character
D. K2O>Na2O>MgO>Al2O3 – Basic character
Choose the correct answer from the option given below.
(A)A, B and D only
(B)A, B, C and D
(C)A and B only
(D)B and C only
Q22·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2025
The atomic number of the element from the following with lowest 1st ionisation enthalpy is:
(A)32
(B)35
(C)87
(D)19
Q23·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2025
Choose the incorrect trend in the atomic radii (r) of the elements:
(A)rBr<rK
(B)rMg<rAl
(C)rRb<rCs
(D)rAt<rCs
Q24·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2025
Which of the following statements are correct? A. The process of the addition 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 ionization energy of the boron is less than that of the beryllium. D. The electronegativity of C is 2.5 in CH4 and CCl4. E. Li is the most electropositive among elements of group I. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A)B and C only
(B)A, C and D only
(C)B and D only
(D)B, C and E only
Q25·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2025
Match the LIST-I (Family) with LIST-II (Symbol of Element). Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
LIST-I (Family)
LIST-II (Symbol of Element)
A.Pnicogen (group 15)
I.Ts
B.Chalcogen
II.Og
C.Halogen
III.Lv
D.Noble gas
IV.Mc
(A)A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
(B)A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
(C)A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
(D)A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
Q26·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2025
Electronic configuration of four elements A, B, C and D are given below: (A) 1s22s22p3 (B) 1s22s22p4 (C) 1s22s22p5 (D) 1s22s22p2. Which of the following is the correct order of increasing electronegativity (Pauling’s scale)?
(A)A<D<B<C
(B)A<C<B<D
(C)A<B<C<D
(D)D<A<B<C
Q27·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2025
An element ‘E’ has the ionisation enthalpy value of 374 kJ mol−1. ‘E’ reacts with elements A, B, C and D with electron gain enthalpy values of −328, −349, −325 and −295 kJ mol−1, respectively. The correct order of the products EA, EB, EC and ED in terms of ionic character is:
(A)EB > EA > EC > ED
(B)ED > EC > EA > EB
(C)EA > EB > EC > ED
(D)ED > EC > EB > EA
Q28·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2025
Given below are two statements: Statement (I): The radii of isoelectronic species: Mg2+ < Na+ < F− < O2−. Statement (II): The magnitude of electron gain enthalpy of halogens decreases in the order: Cl > F > Br > I. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A)Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
(B)Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
(C)Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
(D)Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Q29·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2025
The type of oxide formed by the element among Li, Na, Be, Mg, B and Al that has the least atomic radius is:
(A)A2O3
(B)AO2
(C)AO
(D)A2O
Q30·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2025
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:
(A)Statement I is false but Statement II is true
(B)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(C)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(D)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
Q31·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2025
The incorrect decreasing order of atomic radii is:
(A)Mg>Al>C>O
(B)Al>B>N>F
(C)Be>Mg>Al>Si
(D)Si>P>Cl>F
Q32·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2025
The successive 5 ionisation energies of an element are 800, 2427, 3658, 25024 and 32824 kJ/mol, respectively. By using the above values predict the group in which the above element is present :
(A)Group 2
(B)Group 13
(C)Group 4
(D)Group 14
Q33·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2025
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 configuration are arranged in same period. D. An element's location reflects the quantum numbers of the last filled orbital. E. The number of elements in a period is same as the number of atomic orbitals available in energy level that is being filled. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(A)A, C and E Only
(B)D and E Only
(C)A and E Only
(D)B, C and E Only
Q34·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2025
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 :
(A)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(B)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(C)Statement I is false but Statement II is true
(D)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Q35·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2025
Given below are two statements about X-ray spectra of elements: Statement (I): A plot of ν (ν= frequency of X-rays emitted) vs atomic mass is a straight line. Statement (II): A plot of ν (ν= 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:
(A)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(B)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(C)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(D)Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Q36·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2025
The element that does not belong to the same period of the remaining elements (modern periodic table) is:
(A)Palladium
(B)Iridium
(C)Osmium
(D)Platinum
Q37·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2025
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:
(A)Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true.
(B)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false.
(C)Statement-I is true but Statement-II is false.
(D)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true.
Q38·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2025
Match List-I (Increasing Order of Species) with List-II (Property). Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
List-I (Increasing Order of Species)
List-II (Property)
A.Al³⁺ < Mg²⁺ < Na⁺ < 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
(A)A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
(B)A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
(C)A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
(D)A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
Q39·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2025
Which of the following electronegativity orders is INCORRECT?
(A)Al < Mg < B < N
(B)Al < Si < C < N
(C)Mg < Be < B < N
(D)S < Cl < O < F
Q40·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
Match List-I (Property) with List-II (Order). Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
List-I (Property)
List-II (Order)
A.Melting point [K]
I.Tl > In > Ga > Al > B
B.Ionic Radius [M3+/pm]
II.B > Tl > Al > Ga > In
C.ΔiH1 [kJ mol−1]
III.Tl > In > Al > Ga > B
D.Atomic Radius [pm]
IV.B > Al > Tl > In > Ga
(A)A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(B)A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
(C)A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
(D)A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
Q41·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
Match List-I (pairs of elements) with List-II (their property in respective groups). Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
List-I (Elements)
List-II (Property 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-metals
D.F, O
IV.Elements with highest negative electron gain enthalpy
(A)A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
(B)A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
(C)A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(D)A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
Q42·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
The electron affinity values are negative for: A. Be→Be−, B. N→N−, C. O→O2−, D. Na→Na−, E. Al→Al−. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A)D and E only
(B)A, B, D and E only
(C)A and D only
(D)A, B and C only
Q43·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The metallic radius of Na is 1.86 Å and the ionic radius of Na+ is lesser than 1.86 Å.
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:
(A)Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
(B)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(C)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(D)Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
Q44·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
The statement(s) that are correct about the species O2−, F−, Na+ and Mg2+: (A) All are isoelectronic. (B) All have the same nuclear charge. (C) O2− has the largest ionic radius. (D) Mg2+ has the smallest ionic radius. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A)(B), (C) and (D) only
(B)(A), (B), (C) and (D)
(C)(C) and (D) only
(D)(A), (C) and (D) only
Q45·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
The correct order of the first ionization enthalpy is
(A)Al>Ga>Tl
(B)Ga>Al>B
(C)B>Al>Ga
(D)Tl>Ga>Al
Q46·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
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:
(A)B < D < C < E < A
(B)E < C < A < B < D
(C)C < E < A < B < D
(D)A < B < D < C < E
Q47·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
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
(A)7
(B)5
(C)6
(D)3
Q48·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
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:
(A)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(B)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(C)Statement I is false but Statement II is true
(D)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Q49·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
Given below are two statements: Statement (I): Both metal and non-metal 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 option given below:
(A)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(B)Statement I is false but Statement II is true
(C)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(D)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Q50·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
In case of isoelectronic species the size of F−, Ne and Na+ is affected by:
(A)Principal quantum number (n) same
(B)None of the factors because their size is the same
(C)Electron-electron interaction in the outer orbitals
(D)Nuclear charge (z)
Q51·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
Consider the following elements: A′ and B′ are adjacent elements in the same period (with A′ to the left of B′), and C′ and D′ lie directly below A′ and B′ respectively in the next period. 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:
(A)A only
(B)A, B and D only
(C)A and B only
(D)B, C and D only
Q52·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
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:
(A)C > B > D > A
(B)A > D > B > C
(C)A > D > C > B
(D)D > C > B > A
Q53·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other is labeled 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 statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A)(A) is false but (R) is true
(B)Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(C)(A) is true but (R) is false
(D)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Q54·ChemistryNumericalJEE Main 2024
If IUPAC name of an element is "Unununnium" then the element belongs to nth group of periodic table. The value of n is ___
Q55·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
Given below are two statements:
Statement-I: Along the period, the chemical reactivity of the element gradually increases from group 1 to group 18.
Statement-II: The nature of oxides formed by group 1 element is basic while that of group 17 elements is acidic.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A)Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
(B)Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
(C)Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
(D)Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
Q56·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
The element having the highest first ionization enthalpy is:
(A)Si
(B)Al
(C)N
(D)C
Q57·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
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 :
(A)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(B)A is true but R is false
(C)A is false but R is true
(D)Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
Q58·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Fluorine has most negative electron gain enthalpy in its group.
Statement II: Oxygen has least negative electron gain enthalpy in its group.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below.
(A)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(B)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(C)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(D)Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Q59·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2024
Statement (I): The 4f-series and 5f-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:
(A)Statement I is false but Statement II is true
(B)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(C)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(D)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
Q60·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023
Which of the following statements are not correct?
A. The electron gain enthalpy of F is more negative than that of Cl
B. Ionization enthalpy decreases in a group of periodic table
C. The electronegativity of an atom depends upon the atoms bonded to it
D. Al2O3 and NO are examples of amphoteric oxides.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A)A, B, C and D
(B)A, C and D Only
(C)B and D Only
(D)A, B and D Only
Q61·ChemistryAssertion & ReasonJEE Main 2023
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: The energy required to form Mg2+ from Mg is much higher than that required to produce Mg+.
Reason R: Mg2+ is a small ion and carries more charge than Mg+.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A)Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(B)A is true but R is false.
(C)A is false but R is true.
(D)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Q62·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023
The correct order of metallic character is:
(A)Be>Ca>K
(B)Ca>K>Be
(C)K>Ca>Be
(D)K>Be>Ca
Q63·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023
The difference between electron gain enthalpies will be maximum between:
(A)Ne and F
(B)Ne and Cl
(C)Cl and F
(D)F and Cl
Q64·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023
For electron gain enthalpies of the elements denoted as ΔegH, the incorrect option is:
(A)ΔegH(Te)<ΔegH(Po)
(B)ΔegH(Se)<ΔegH(S)
(C)ΔegH(Cl)<ΔegH(F)
(D)ΔegH(I)<ΔegH(At)
Q65·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2023
Match List I (atomic number) with List II (block of periodic table). Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
List I (Atomic number)
List II (Block of periodic table)
A.37
I.p-block
B.78
II.d-block
C.52
III.f-block
D.65
IV.s-block
(A)A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(B)A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
(C)A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
(D)A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
Q66·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
The first ionization enthalpy of Na, Mg and Si, respectively, are: 496, 737 and 786 kJ mo1−1. The first ionization enthalpy (kJ mol−1) of Al is:
(A)487
(B)768
(C)577
(D)856
Q67·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
The correct decreasing order for metallic character is
(A)Na>Mg>Be>Si>P
(B)P>Si>Be>Mg>Na
(C)Si>P>Be>Na>Mg
(D)Be>Na>Mg>Si>P
Q68·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
In which of the following pairs, electron gain enthalpies of constituent elements are nearly the same or identical ?
(A) Rb and Cs
(B) Na and K
(C) Ar and Kr
(D) I and At
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(A)(A) and (B) only
(B)(B) and (C) only
(C)(A) and (C) only
(D)(C) and (D) only
Q69·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
The incorrect statement is
(A)The first ionization enthalpy of K is less than that of Na and Li
(B)Xe does not have the lowest first ionization enthalpy in its group
(C)The first ionization enthalpy of element with atomic number 37 is lower than that of the element with atomic number 38.
(D)The first ionization enthalpy of Ga is higher than that of the d-block element with atomic number 30.
Q70·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
Outermost electronic configurations of four elements A, B, C, D are given below:
(A) 3s2
(B) 3s23p1
(C) 3s23p3
(D) 3s23p4
The correct order of first ionization enthalpy for them is:
(A)(A) < (B) < (C) < (D)
(B)(B) < (A) < (D) < (C)
(C)(B) < (D) < (A) < (C)
(D)(B) < (A) < (C) < (D)
Q71·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
Given two statements below :
Statement I : In Cl2 molecule the covalent radius is double of the atomic radius of chlorine.
Statement II : Radius of anionic species is always greater than their parent atomic radius.
Choose the most appropriate answer from options given below :
(A)Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(B)Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
(C)Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(D)Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
Q72·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
The IUPAC nomenclature of an element with electronic configuration [Rn]5f146d17s2 is :
(A)Unnilbium
(B)Unnilunium
(C)Unnilquadium
(D)Unniltrium
Q73·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A : The first ionization enthalpy for oxygen is lower than that of nitrogen.
Reason R : The four electrons in 2p orbitals of oxygen experience more electron-electron repulsion.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
(A)Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B)Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(C)A is correct but R is not correct.
(D)A is not correct but R is correct
Q74·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
Match List-I with List-II.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Element "E" belongs to the period 4 and group 16 of the periodic table. The valence shell electron configuration of the element, which is just above ‘E’ in the group is
(A)3s2.3p4
(B)3d10.4s2,4p4
(C)4d10.5s2,5p4
(D)2s2, p4
Q76·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
Among the following basic oxide is :
(A)SO3
(B)SiO2
(C)CaO
(D)Al2O3
Q77·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
The correct order of increasing ionic radii is
(A)Mg2+ < Na+ < F− < O2− < N3−
(B)N3− < O2− < F− < Na+ < Mg2+
(C)F− < Na+ < O2− < Mg2+ < N3−
(D)Na+ < F− < Mg2+ < O2− < N3−
Q78·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason(R)
Assertion (A): The ionic radii of O2− and Mg2+ are same.
Reason (R) : Both O2− and Mg2+ are isoelectronic species
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
(A)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(B)Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(C)(A) is true but (R) is false
(D)(A) is false but (R) is true
Q79·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
Which of the following elements in considered as a metalloid?
(A)Sc
(B)Pb
(C)Bi
(D)Te
Q80·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
The pair, in which ions are isoelectronic with Al3+ is :-
(A)Br− and Be2+
(B)Cl− and Li+
(C)S2− and K+
(D)O2− and Mg2+
Q81·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
The correct order of electron gain enthalpies of Cl, F, Te and Po is
(A)F < Cl < Te < Po
(B)Po < Te < F < Cl
(C)Te < Po < Cl < F
(D)Cl < F < Te < Po
Q82·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
Metals generally melt at very high temperature. Amongst the following, the metal with the highest melting point will be
(A)Hg
(B)Ag
(C)Ga
(D)Cs
Q83·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2022
Given below are the oxides:
Na2O, As2O3, N2O, NO and Cl2O7
Number of amphoteric oxides is:
(A)0
(B)1
(C)2
(D)3
Q84·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Metallic character decreases and non-metallic character increases on moving from left to right in a period.
Reason (R) : It is due to increase in ionisation enthalpy and decrease in electron gain enthalpy, when one moves from left to right in a period.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
(A)(A) is false but (R) is true.
(B)(A) is true but (R) is false
(C)Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(D)Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
Q85·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
The correct order of ionic radii for the ions, P3−, S2−, Ca2+, K+, Cl− is :
(A)P3− > S2− > Cl− > K+ > Ca2+
(B)Cl− > S2− > P3− > Ca2+ > K+
(C)P3− > S2− > Cl− > Ca2+ > K+
(D)K+ > Ca2+ > P3− > S2− > Cl−
Q86·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
The CORRECT order of first ionisation enthalpy is:
(A)Mg < Al < S < P
(B)Al < Mg < S< P
(C)Mg < S < Al < P
(D)Mg < Al < P < S
Q87·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
The ionic radii of K+,Na+,Al3+ and Mg2+ are in the order:
(A)K+<Al3+<Mg2+<Na+
(B)Al3+<Mg2+<K+<Na+
(C)Al3+<Mg2+<Na+<K+
(D)Na+<K+<Mg2+<Al3+
Q88·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
The ionic radii of F− and O2− respectively are 1.33 Å and 1.4 Å, while the covalent radius of N is 0.74 Å.
The correct statement for the ionic radius of N3− from the following is:
(A)It is smaller than O2− and F−, but bigger than of N
(B)It is bigger than F− and N, but smaller than of O2−
(C)It is smaller than F− and N
(D)It is bigger than O2− and F−
Q89·ChemistryNumericalJEE Main 2021
Number of electrons that Vanadium (Z=23) has in p-orbitals is equal to ----------.
Q90·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
Which one of the following statements for D.I. Mendeleeff, is incorrect?
(A)At the time, he proposed periodic table of elements structure of atom was known.
(B)Element with atomic number 101 is named after him.
(C)He invented accurate barometer.
(D)He authored the textbook − Principles of Chemistry.
Q91·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
Outermost electronic configuration of a group 13 element, E, is 4s2,4p1. The electronic configuration of an element of p-block period-five placed diagonally to element, E is:
(A)[Kr]4d105s25p2
(B)[Kr]3d104s24p2
(C)[Xe]5d106s26p2
(D)[Ar]3d104s24p2
Q92·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
The first ionization energy of magnesium is smaller as compared to that of elements X and Y, but higher than that of Z. the elements X, Y and Z, respectively, are :
(A)chlorine, lithium and sodium
(B)argon, lithium and sodium
(C)argon, chlorine and sodium
(D)neon, sodium and chlorine
Q93·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
The ionic radius of Na+ ions is 1.02 Å. The ionic radii (in Å) of Mg2+ and Al3+, respectively, are-
(A)1.05 and 0.99
(B)0.72 and 0.54
(C)0.85 and 0.99
(D)0.68 and 0.72
Q94·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
The set of elements that differ in mutual relationship from those of the other sets is :
(A)Li – Mg
(B)B – Si
(C)Be – Al
(D)Li – Na
Q95·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
The absolute value of the electron gain enthalpy of halogens satisfies:
(A)I>Br>Cl>F
(B)Cl>Br>F>I
(C)Cl>F>Br>I
(D)F>Cl>Br>I
Q96·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
Identify the elements X and Y using the ionisation energy values given below :
Ionization energy (kJ/mol)
1st 2nd
X 495 4563
Y 731 1450
(A)X = Na ; Y = Mg
(B)X = Mg ; Y = F
(C)X = Mg ; Y = Na
(D)X = F ; Y = Mg
Q97·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
The characteristics of elements X, Y and Z with atomic numbers, respectively, 33, 53 and 83 are :
(A)X and Y are metalloids and Z is a metal.
(B)X is a metalloid, Y is a non-metal and Z is a metal.
(C)X, Y and Z are metals.
(D)X and Z are non-metals and Y is a metalloid
Q98·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
Match List-I with List-II.
List –I : Electronic configuration of elements
List-II : ΔiH in kJ mol−1
(a) 1s22s2 — (i) 801
(b) 1s22s22p4 — (ii) 899
(c) 1s22s22p3 — (iii) 1314
(d) 1s22s22p1 — (iv) 1402
(A)(a) – (ii), (b) – (iii), (c) – (iv), (d) – (i)
(B)(a) – (iv), (b) – (i), (c) – (ii), (d) – (iii)
(C)(a) – (i), (b) – (iv), (c) – (iii), (d) – (ii)
(D)(a) – (i), (b) – (iii), (c) – (iv), (d) – (ii)
Q99·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
The correct order of electron gain enthalpy is:
(A)S > Se > Te > O
(B)O > S > Se > Te
(C)S > O > Se > Te
(D)Te > Se > S > O
Q100·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2021
Consider the elements Mg, Al, S, P and Si, the correct increasing order of their first ionization enthalpy is:
(A)Al < Mg < Si < S < P
(B)Al < Mg < S < Si < P
(C)Mg < Al < Si < S < P
(D)Mg < Al < Si < P < S
Q101·ChemistryIntegerJEE Advanced 2020
The 1st, 2nd and the 3rd ionization enthalpies, I1, I2 and I3, of four atoms with atomic numbers n, n+1, n+2 and n+3, where n < 10, are tabulated below. What is the value of n?
Atomic number
I1 (kJ/mol)
I2 (kJ/mol)
I3 (kJ/mol)
n
1681
3374
6050
n + 1
2081
3952
6122
n + 2
496
4562
6910
n + 3
738
1451
7733
Q102·ChemistryNumericalJEE Main 2020
The atomic number of Unnilunium is __________.
Q103·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2020
The ionic radii of O2−, F−, Na+ and Mg2+ are in the order:
(A)O2−>F−>Mg2+>Na+
(B)Mg2+>Na+>F−>O2−
(C)F−>O2−>Na+>Mg2+
(D)O2−>F−>Na+>Mg2+
Q104·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2020
The elements with atomic numbers 101 and 104 belong to, respectively:
(A)Actinoids and Group 6
(B)Actinoids and Group 4
(C)Group 11 and Group 4
(D)Group 6 and Actinoids
Q105·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2020
The process that is NOT endothermic in nature is:
(A)H(g)+e−→H(g)−
(B)O(g)−+e−→O(g)2−
(C)Na(g)→Na(g)++e−
(D)Ar(g)+e−→Ar(g)−
Q106·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2020
The atomic number of the element unnilennium is
(A)102
(B)108
(C)119
(D)109
Q107·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2020
The five successive ionization enthalpies of an element are 800, 2427, 3658, 25024 and 32824 kJ mol−1. The number of valence electrons in the element is:
(A)4
(B)2
(C)5
(D)3
Q108·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2020
The acidic, basic and amphoteric oxides, respectively, are:
(A)Cl2O, CaO, P4O10
(B)MgO, Cl2O, Al2O3
(C)Na2O, SO3, Al2O3
(D)N2O3, Li2O, Al2O3
Q109·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2020
The first and second ionisation enthalpies of a metal are 496 and 4560 kJ mol−1, respectively. How many moles of HCl and H2SO4, respectively, will be needed to react completely with 1 mole of the metal hydroxide ?
(A)1 and 1
(B)1 and 2
(C)2 and 0.5
(D)1 and 0.5
Q110·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2020
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:
(A)(i), (iii) and (iv)
(B)(i), (ii) and (iii)
(C)(i), (ii) and (iv)
(D)(ii), (iii) and (iv)
Q111·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2020
The increasing order of the atomic radii of the following elements is: (a) C (b) O (c) F (d) Cl (e) Br
(A)(a) < (b) < (c) < (d) < (e)
(B)(d) < (c) < (b) < (a) < (e)
(C)(c) < (b) < (a) < (d) < (e)
(D)(b) < (c) < (d) < (a) < (e)
Q112·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2020
The first ionization energy (in kJ/mol) of Na, Mg, Al and Si respectively, are :
(A)496, 577, 786, 737
(B)786, 737, 577, 496
(C)496, 577, 737, 786
(D)496, 737, 577, 786
Q113·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2020
The order of electron gain enthalpy in kJ/mol of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine, respectively are
(A)-333, -325, -349 and -296
(B)-333, -349, -325 and -296
(C)-349, -333, -325 and -296
(D)-296, -325, -333 and -349
Q114·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2020
The atomic radius of Ag is closest to
(A)Ni
(B)Cu
(C)Au
(D)Hg
Q115·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2020
Within each pair of elements F & Cl, S & Se and Li & Na, respectively, the elements that release more energy upon an electron gain are
(A)F, Se and Na
(B)Cl, Se and Na
(C)F, S and Li
(D)Cl, S and Li
Q116·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2019
In comparison to boron, berylium has:
(A)greater nuclear charge and greater first ionisation enthalpy
(B)lesser nuclear charge and lesser first ionisation enthalpy
(C)greater nuclear charge and lesser first ionisation enthalpy
(D)lesser nuclear charge and greater first ionisation enthalpy
Q117·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2019
The group number, number of valence electrons and valency of an element with atomic number 15, respectively, are:
(A)15, 5 and 3
(B)15, 6 and 2
(C)16, 5 and 2
(D)16, 6 and 3
Q118·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2019
The isoelectronic set of ions is
(A)Li+, Na+, O2− and F−
(B)F−, Li+, Na+ and Mg2+
(C)N3−, O2−, F− and Na+
(D)N3−, Li+, Mg2+ and O2−
Q119·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2019
The element having greatest difference between its first and second ionization energies, is
(A)Ca
(B)K
(C)Ba
(D)Sc
Q120·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2019
The size of the iso-electronic species Cl−, Ar and Ca2+ is affected by
(A)Principal quantum number of valence shell
(B)Azimuthal quantum number of valence shell
(C)electron – electron interaction in the outer orbitals
(D)nuclear charge
Q121·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2019
The IUPAC symbols for the element with atomic number 119 would be:
(A)uun
(B)uue
(C)unh
(D)une
Q122·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2019
The element with Z = 120 (not yet discovered) will be an/a
(A)Inner transition metal
(B)Alkaline earth metal
(C)Alkali metal
(D)Transition metal
Q123·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2019
The correct option with respect to the Pauling electronegativity values of the elements is:
(A)Te > Xe
(B)Ga > Ge
(C)Si > Al
(D)P > S
Q124·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2019
The correct order of the atomic radii of C, Cs, Al and S is:
(A)C < S < Al < Cs
(B)S < C < Cs < Al
(C)S < C < Al, Cs
(D)C < S < Cs < Al
Q125·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2019
The electronegativity of aluminium is similar to
(A)carbon
(B)beryllium
(C)boron
(D)lithium
Q126·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2019
In general, the properties that decrease and increase down a group in the periodic table respectively are
(A)atomic radius and electronegativity
(B)electron gain enthalpy and electronegativity
(C)electronegativity and atomic radius
(D)electronegativity and electron gain enthalpy
Q127·ChemistrySingle correctJEE Main 2019
When the first electron gain enthalpy (ΔegH) of oxygen is -141 kJ/mol, its second electron gain enthalpy is
(A)a more negative value than the first
(B)almost the same as that of the first
(C)negative, but less negative than the first
(D)a positive value
Q128·ChemistryMultiple correctJEE Advanced 2017
The option(s) with only amphoteric oxides is(are)
(A)Cr2O3, BeO, SnO, SnO2
(B)Cr2O3, CrO, SnO, PbO
(C)NO, B2O3, PbO, SnO2
(D)ZnO, Al2O3, PbO, PbO2
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