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Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties

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Chapter Questions
40 MCQs

01
PYQ 2013
medium
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Which of the following represents the correct order of increasing first ionisation enthalpy for and ?
1
2
3
4
02
PYQ 2013
medium
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Which one has the highest boiling point?
1
He
2
Ne
3
Kr
4
Xe
03
PYQ 2014
medium
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Which one of the following has largest ionic radius?
1
2
3
4
04
PYQ 2021
medium
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In which of the following pairs, the outer most electronic configuration will be the same ?
1
V and Cr
2
Cr and Mn
3
Ni and Cu
4
Fe and Co
05
PYQ 2021
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
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 :
1
argon, chlorine and sodium
2
chlorine, lithium and sodium
3
argon, lithium and sodium
4
neon, sodium and chlorine
06
PYQ 2022
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Given two statements below:
Statement I: In 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:
1
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
2
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
3
Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
4

Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.

07
PYQ 2022
medium
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The correct decreasing order for metallic character is
1
Na > Mg > Be > Si > P
2
P > Si > Be > Mg > Na
3
Si > P > Be > Na > Mg
4
Si > P > Be > Na > Mg
08
PYQ 2023
medium
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The first ionization enthalpies of and follow the order
1
2
3
4
09
PYQ 2023
hard
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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 of series elements is more than that of group 2 metals
Reason (R): In series of elements successive filling of d-orbitals takes place
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

1
Both and are true and is the correct explanation of
2
(A) is true but (R) is false
3
(A) is false but (R) is true
4
Both and are true but is not the correct explanation of
10
PYQ 2023
medium
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Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

1
van Arkel method is used to purify tungsten.
2
The malleable iron is prepared from cast iron by oxidising impurities in a reverberatory furnace.
3
Cast iron is obtained by melting pig iron with scrap iron and coke using hot air blast.
4
Boron and Indium can be purified by zone refining method.
11
PYQ 2023
hard
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It is observed that characteristic -ray spectra of elements show regularity When frequency to the power " " ie of -rays emitted is plotted against atomic number " ", following graph is obtained

1
2
2
3
3
1
4
12
PYQ 2023
easy
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The correct increasing order of the ionic radii is

1
2
3
4
13
PYQ 2023
medium
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Graph of X-ray frequency (v)n v/s atomic number (Z) is linear. Find the value of n.

1

2

1

3

4

-1

14
PYQ 2023
easy
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Inert gases have positive electron gain enthalpy Its correct order is
1
2
3
4
15
PYQ 2023
medium
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For electron gain enthalpies of the elements denoted as , the incorrect option is :

1

2

3

4

16
PYQ 2023
easy
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Which of the following elements is most reactive?
1
Ca
2
Mg
3
Sr
4
K
17
PYQ 2023
medium
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Select the correct order of electronegativity of the elements: B, C, At, S
1
B > C > S > At
2
S > C > B > At
3
C > B > S > At
4
S > C > At > B
18
PYQ 2023
medium
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Correct order of first ionization energy of Li, Be, C, B, N, O, F
19
PYQ 2023
medium
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The increasing order of metallic character
1
Be > Ca > K
2
K > Ca > Be
3
Ca > K > Be
4
K > Be > Ca
20
PYQ 2023
hard
chemistry ID: jee-main
It is observed that characteristic -ray spectra of elements show regularity When frequency to the power " " ie of -rays emitted is plotted against atomic number " ", following graph is obtained
It is observed that characteristic X-ray spectra of elements show regularity. When frequency to the power " n " i.e. vn of X-rays emitted is plotted against atomic number " Z ", following graph is obtained.
1
2
2
3
3
1
4
21
PYQ 2023
medium
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In which of the following pairs of elements electron gain enthalpy difference is highest?

1

Cl, Ar

2

Cl, Ne

3

F, Ar

4

F, Ne

22
PYQ 2023
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Ferric chloride is applied to stop bleeding because-
1
Fe3+ ions coagulate blood which is a negatively charged sol.
2
FeCl3 reacts with the constituents of blood which is a positively charged sol.
3
Blood absorbs FeCl3 and forms a complex.
4
Cl ions cause coagulation of blood.
23
PYQ 2023
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
The correct order of metallic character is:
1
Be > Ca > K
2
Ca > K > Be
3
K > Ca > Be
4
K > Be > Ca
24
PYQ 2023
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
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 from Mg is much higher than that required to produce
Reason R: is small ion and carry more charge than .
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
1
A is true but R is false
2
A is false but R is true
3
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
4
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
25
PYQ 2023
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A : Sodium is about 30 times as abundant as potassium in the oceans.
Reason R : Potassium is bigger in size than sodium.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
1
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2
Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3
A is true but R is false
4
A is false but R is true
26
PYQ 2023
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
The descending order of acidity for the following carboxylic acid is-
A. CH3COOH
B. F3C-COOH
C. CICH2-COOH
D. FCH2-COOH
E. BrCH2-COOH
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
E>D>B>A>C
2
B>C>D>E>A
3
D>B>A>E>C
4
B>D>C>E>A
27
PYQ 2023
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Which of the following statements are correct?
(A) The M3+/M2+ reduction potential for iron is greater than manganese
(B) The higher oxidation states of first row dblock elements get stabilized by oxide ion.
(C) Aqueous solution of Cr2+ can liberate hydrogen from dilute acid.
(D) Magnetic moment of V2+ is observed between 4.4-5.2 BM Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(A), (B) only
2
(B), (C) only
3
(C), (D) only
4
(A), (B), (D) only
28
PYQ 2023
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Decreasing order of reactivity towards electrophilie substitution for the following compounds is
Decreasing order of reactivity towards electrophilie
1
a > d > e > b > c
2
e > d > a > b > c
3
d > a > e > c > b
4
c > b > a > d > e
29
PYQ 2023
hard
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Match List l with List ll.
List I Coordination Complex List II Number of unpaired electrons
(I) [Cr(CN)6]3- (a) 0
(II) [Fe(H2O)6]2+ (b) 3
(III) [Co(NH3)6]3+ (c) 2
(IV) [Ni(NH3)6]2+ (d) 4
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
2
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
3
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
4
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
30
PYQ 2024
medium
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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
C > B > D > A
2
A > D > B > C
3
A > B > D > C
4
D > C > B > A
31
PYQ 2024
easy
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Match List I with List II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
2
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
3
A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
4
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
32
PYQ 2024
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
The correct order of the first ionization enthalpy is
1
Al > Ga > Tl
2
Ga > Al > B
3
B > Al > Ga
4
Tl > Ga > Al
33
PYQ 2024
easy
chemistry ID: jee-main
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
7
2
5
3
6
4
3
34
PYQ 2024
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Consider the following elements.

Which of the following is/are true about A',B',C'andD' ? A. Order of atomic radii:
B. Order of metallic character:
C. Size of the element:
D. Order of ionic radii:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1
A only
2
A, B and D only
3
A and B only
4
B, C and D only
35
PYQ 2024
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
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
B < D < C < E < A
2
E < C < A < B < D
3
C < E < A < B < D
4
A < B < D < C < E
36
PYQ 2024
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
The element which shows only one oxidation state other than its elemental form is :
1
Cobalt
2
Scandium
3
Titanium
4
Nickel
37
PYQ 2024
medium
chemistry ID: jee-main
Match List I with List II
test observation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
2
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
3
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
4
A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
38
PYQ 2024
medium
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Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The correct order of first ionization enthalpy values of Li, Na, F, and Cl is .
Statement II: The correct order of negative electron gain enthalpy values of Li, Na, F, and Cl is .
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
2
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
3
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
4
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
39
PYQ 2025
easy
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Atomic number of element with lowest first ionisation enthalpy is
1
32
2
19
3
35
4
87
40
PYQ 2025
hard
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Which of the following ions is the strongest oxidizing agent? (Atomic Number of Ce = 58, Eu = 63, Tb = 65, Lu = 71)
1

2

3

4

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