Identify the correct statements about p-block elements and their compounds. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- (B) and (D) only
- (B) and (E) only
- (D) and (E) only
- (A) and (C) only
Answer
(4) (A) and (C) only
Solution
(A): non-metals attract shared electrons more strongly, so they have higher electronegativity; (A) is correct.
(B): non-metals hold their electrons more tightly, so their ionisation enthalpy is higher; (B) is wrong.
(C): a large electronegativity difference leads to electron transfer, so such compounds are ionic; (C) is correct.
(D): non-metal oxides are acidic (or neutral), not basic; (D) is wrong.
(E): metal oxides are basic (some amphoteric), not acidic; (E) is wrong.
Answer: (4)