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Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

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1

Match List - I with List - II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
  2. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
  3. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
  4. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift
2

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. (nearest integer) [Molar mass of Li = 7 g mol-1]

JEE Main 2026 (Online) 6th April Morning Shift
3

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. lowest and lowest
  2. highest and lowest
  3. lowest and highest
  4. highest and highest
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 6th April Evening Shift
4

Given below are two statements: 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 true but Statement II is false
  4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 5th April Morning Shift
5

Given below are two statements : 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 true but Statement II is false
  4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 5th April Evening Shift
6

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

  1. 80, 17, liquid
  2. 81, 16, solid
  3. 80, 16, gas
  4. 81, 15, gas
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 4th April Morning Shift
7

The 1st ionization enthalpy for Mg is +737 kJ/mol. The most probable estimated value of the 2nd ionization enthalpy of Mg is .

  1. −906 kJ/mol
  2. −856 kJ/mol
  3. +1450 kJ/mol
  4. +590 kJ/mol
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 4th April Evening Shift
8

Given below are two statements : 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 true but Statement II is false
  4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 2nd April Morning Shift
9

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

  1. Na2O, K2O, Al2O3 and As2O3
  2. Al2O3, As2O3, CO and NO
  3. K2O, Cl2O7, As2O3 and NO
  4. Na2O, N2O, Al2O3 and CO
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 2nd April Evening Shift
10

Given below are two statements : 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 true but Statement II is false
  4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 2nd April Evening Shift
11

In period 4 of the periodic table, the elements with highest and lowest atomic radii are respectively.

  1. Rb & Br
  2. Na & Cl
  3. K & Br
  4. K & Se
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 28th January Morning Shift
12

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.

  1. 7 and 5
  2. 6 and 7
  3. 5 and 7
  4. 5 and 6
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift
13

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

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  2. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  4. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift
14

The correct order of C, N, O and F in terms of second ionisation potential is

  1. C < N < F < O
  2. C < F < N < O
  3. F < N < C < O
  4. C < O < N < F
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift
15

The correct trend in the first ionization enthalpies of the elements in the 3rd period of periodic table is :

  1. Si < S < Al < P < Cl
  2. Al < Si < S < P < Cl
  3. S < Si < Al < P < Cl
  4. Al < S < P < Si < Cl
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 23rd January Morning Shift
16

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

  1. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  2. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  3. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  4. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 23rd January Evening Shift
17

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.

  1. 1402
  2. 1086
  3. 801
  4. 1312
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 22nd January Morning Shift
18

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

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  2. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  4. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 22nd January Evening Shift
19

Which of the following represents the correct trend for the mentioned property? Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. B and C only
  2. A, B and D only
  3. A and B only
  4. A, B, C and D
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 21st January Morning Shift
20

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

  1. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  3. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  4. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 21st January Evening Shift
21

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

  1. 32
  2. 35
  3. 19
  4. 87
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift
22

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

  1. rRb < rCs
  2. rAt < rCs
  3. rBr < rK
  4. rMg < rAl
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 7th April Evening Shift
23

Which of the following statements are correct? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A, C and D Only
  2. B and C Only
  3. B and D Only
  4. B, C and E Only
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 3rd April Morning Shift
24

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
  2. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
  3. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
  4. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 3rd April Evening Shift
25

Electronic configuration of four elements A, B, C and D are given below: (A) 1s2 2s2 2p3 (B) 1s2 2s2 2p4 (C) 1s2 2s2 2p5 (D) 1s2 2s2 2p2 Which of the following is the correct order of increasing electronegativity (Pauling's scale)?

  1. D < A < B < C
  2. A < B < C < D
  3. A < C < B < D
  4. A < D < B < C
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 2nd April Evening Shift
26

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

  1. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  4. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift
27

The incorrect decreasing order of atomic radii is

  1. Si > P > Cl > F
  2. Mg > Al > C > O
  3. Al > B > N > F
  4. Be > Mg > Al > Si
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 28th January Morning Shift
28

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

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  2. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  4. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift