Medium MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2022

In which of the following pairs, electron gain enthalpies of constituent elements are nearly the same or identical?

(A) Rb and Cs

(B) Na and K

(C) Ar and Kr

(D) I and At

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A (A) and (B) only
  2. B (B) and (C) only
  3. C (A) and (C) only Correct answer
  4. D (C) and (D) only

Solution

$\mathrm{Rb} \,\& \,\mathrm{Cs}$ have nearly same electron gain enthalpy electron gain enthalpy $=-46\, \mathrm{kj} / \mathrm{ml}$<br/><br/> Ar & Kr have same $\Delta \mathrm{H}_{\mathrm{eq}} .$ Value is $+96 \,\mathrm{kj} / \mathrm{ml}$

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Periodic Table and Periodicity · Topic: Periodic Trends

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