Medium MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2023

Which of the following statements are not correct?

A. The electron gain enthalpy of $\mathrm{F}$ is more negative than that of $\mathrm{Cl}$.

B. Ionization enthalpy decreases in a group of periodic table.

C. The electronegativity of an atom depends upon the atoms bonded to it.

D. $\mathrm{Al}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}$ and $\mathrm{NO}$ are examples of amphoteric oxides.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  1. A A, B, C and D
  2. B A, C and D Only Correct answer
  3. C A, B and D Only
  4. D B and D Only

Solution

Let's analyze the statements: <br/><br/> A. The electron gain enthalpy of $\mathrm{F}$ is more negative than that of $\mathrm{Cl}$.<br/><br/> This statement is incorrect. The electron gain enthalpy of $\mathrm{F}$ is less negative than that of $\mathrm{Cl}$ due to its small size, which leads to increased electron-electron repulsion when an electron is added. <br/><br/> B. Ionization enthalpy decreases in a group of the periodic table.<br/><br/> This statement is correct. Ionization enthalpy generally decreases down a group of the periodic table due to the increase in atomic size, which results in a weaker attraction between the nucleus and the outermost electrons. <br/><br/> C. The electronegativity of an atom depends upon the atoms bonded to it.<br/><br/> This statement is incorrect. Electronegativity is a property of an atom that depends on the effective nuclear charge and the distance of the outermost electrons from the nucleus. While the difference in electronegativity between atoms in a bond can affect the bond's polarity, the electronegativity itself does not depend on the atoms bonded to it. <br/><br/> D. $\mathrm{Al}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}$ and $\mathrm{NO}$ are examples of amphoteric oxides.<br/><br/> This statement is incorrect. $\mathrm{Al}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}$ is an example of an amphoteric oxide, meaning it can react with both acids and bases. However, $\mathrm{NO}$ is not an amphoteric oxide; it is a neutral oxide. <br/><br/> Hence, the incorrect statements are A, C, and D.

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

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