JEE Main 2020 — s Block Elements Question with Solution
JEE Main 2020 (02 Sep Shift 2)
Question
Two elements and have similar chemical properties. They don't form solid hydrogencarbonates, but react with nitrogen to form nitrides. and , respectively, are :
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Correct answer
D and
Step-by-step explanation
and do not form solid bicarbonate. But react with to give nitrides. Both of them have similar properties due to diagonal relationship.
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