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JEE Main 2016 — Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties Question with Solution

JEE Main 2016 (10 Apr Online)

Question

The following statements concern elements in the periodic table. Which of the following is true?

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Correct answer
BElements of group 16 have lower ionization enthalpy values compared to those of group 15 in the corresponding periods.

Step-by-step explanation

Group 16 elements have less ionization potential than Group 15 elements due to half-filled configurations of group 15 elements. So need more amount of energy to remove an electron. In the halogen family iodine is solid and bromine is liquid. In the boron family boron is non metal.

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