Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2024

Match List I with List II

LIST I
(Elements)
LIST II
(Properties in their respective groups)
A. $\mathrm{Cl,S}$ I. Elements with highest electronegativity
B. $\mathrm{Ge,As}$ II. Elements with largest atomic size
C. $\mathrm{Fr,Ra}$ III. Elements which show properties of both metals and non-metal
D. $\mathrm{F,O}$ IV. Elements with highest negative electron gain enthalpy

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
  2. B A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
  3. C A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
  4. D A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I Correct answer

Solution

<p>To match the elements from List I with their corresponding properties in List II, let's analyze each pair:</p> <p>A. $\mathrm{Cl,S}$<br> <p>These elements are known for having high negative electron gain enthalpy (energy released when an electron is added to an atom). Chlorine ($\mathrm{Cl}$) and sulfur ($\mathrm{S}$) are both elements that release a significant amount of energy when they gain an electron.<br></p> <p>Hence, they match with IV: Elements with highest negative electron gain enthalpy.</p></p> <p>B. $\mathrm{Ge,As}$<br> <p>Germanium ($\mathrm{Ge}$) and arsenic ($\mathrm{As}$) are metalloids, meaning they show properties of both metals and non-metals.<br></p> <p>Hence, they match with III: Elements which show properties of both metals and non-metal.</p></p> <p>C. $\mathrm{Fr,Ra}$<br> <p>Francium ($\mathrm{Fr}$) and radium ($\mathrm{Ra}$) are elements that have very large atomic sizes, being at the bottom of their respective groups on the periodic table.<br></p> <p>Hence, they match with II: Elements with largest atomic size.</p></p> <p>D. $\mathrm{F,O}$<br> <p>Fluorine ($\mathrm{F}$) and oxygen ($\mathrm{O}$) are elements with the highest electronegativity, meaning they strongly attract electrons toward themselves.<br></p> <p>Hence, they match with I: Elements with highest electronegativity.</p></p> <p>Summarizing, we have:</p> <p>A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I</p> <p>The correct option is:</p> <p>Option D<br> <p>A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I</p></p>

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

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