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Which of the following order is wrong?
- NH3 < PH3 < AsH3 – acidic
- Li < Be < B < C – 1st IP
- Al2O3 < MgO < Na2O < K2O – basic
- Li+ < Na+ < K+ < Cs+ – ionic radius
Answer
(2) Li < Be < B < C – 1st IP
Solution
(1) Acidic character of hydrides increases down group 15 (E–H bond weakens) ⇒ correct.
(2) As per NCERT, B has a lower first ionisation enthalpy than Be (the 2p electron of B is easier to remove than a 2s electron of Be).
Correct order: Li < B < Be < C ⇒ the given order is wrong.
(3) Basic character of oxides increases with metallic character ⇒ correct.
(4) Ionic radius increases down the group ⇒ correct.
Answer: (2)
AIPMT 2002