SOLVED EXAMPLES

Q.1 Which is correct in the following - Ans.(C) Where E.N. stands for electronegativity E.A.
(A) Radius of Cl atoms is 0.99 Å, while that of stands for electron affinity and I.P. stands for
Cl+ ion is 1.54 Å Ionization potential.
(B) Radius of Cl atoms is 0.99 Å, while that of It is observed that for an element, E.A. and E.N.
Na atom is 1.54 Å and I.P. usually vary in the same direction. Hence
(C) Radius of Cl atoms is 0.95 Å, while that of when E.A. and E.N. increase the I.P. also
Cl– ion is 0.81 Å increases E.N. has the mean valued of I.P. and
E.A.
(D) Radius of Na atoms is 0.95 Å, while that of
Na+ ion is 1.54 Å I.P. + E.A.
E.N. =
Ans.(B) The atomic radius decreases along the period. 2
Also cations are always smaller than their parent  2E.N. = I.P. + E.A.
atoms and anions are always largr then their or 2E.N. – I.P. – E.A. = 0
parent atom.
Q.6 Pd has exceptional valence shell electronic
Q.2 Which oxide of N is isoelectronic with CO2 - configuration of 4d105s0. It is a member of -
(A) NO2 (B) NO (A) 5th Period, Group 10
(C) N2O (D) N2O3 (B) 4th Period, Group 12
Ans.(C) N2O is isoelectronic with CO2. (C) 6th Period, Group 10
(D) 5th Period, Group 14
Ans.(A) 4d105s0 is the exceptional configuration of Pd. Its
Q.3 Ionization potential of Na would be numerically electronic configuration should be [36Kr]4d8, 5s2.
the same as -
Thus its
(A) Electron affinity of Na+
Period = 5th
(B) Electronegativity of Na+
Group = ns + (n – 1)d electrons
(C) Electron affinity of He
= 2 + 8 = 10
(D) Ionization potential of Mg
Ans.(A) Na → Na+ + e; IE of Na = +ve
Q.7 The electronic configuration of an element is 1s 2,
Na → e → Na; IE of Na = –ve 2s22p6,3s23p4. The atomic number of the element
Both are equal but opposite in nature present just below the above element in the
periodic table -
Q.4 The IP1, IP2, IP3, IP4 and IP5 of an element are (A) 36 (B) 34
7.1, 14.3, 34.5, 46.8, 162.2eV respectively. The (C) 33 (D) 32
element is likely to be - Ans.(B) At. No. = 16(S)
(A) Na (B) Si Next element below this element has atomic
(C) F (D) Ca number = 16 + 18 = 34
Ans.(B) The jump in IP values exist in IP5 and thus
removal of fifth electron occurs from inner shell. Q.8 Calculate the energy needed to convert three
Thus element contains four electrons in its moles of sodium atoms in the gaseous state to
valency shell. sodium ions. The ionization energy of sodium is
495 kJ mol–1.
(A) 1485 kJ (B) 495 kJ
Q.5 Which of the following relation is correct -
(C) 148.5 kJ (D) None
(A) 2 I.P. – E.A. – E.N. = 0
Ans.(A) Energy needed to convert 1 mole of sodium (g)
(B) 2 I.P. – E.N. + E.A. = 0 to sodium ions = 495 kJ
(C) 2 E.N. – I.P. – E.A. = 0
 energy needed to convert 3 mole of Na (g)
(D) E.N. – I.P. – E.A. = 0 to Na+ ions = 495 × 3 = 1485 kJ

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 Which of these is expected to have the highest
Q.9 The paramagnetic species among the following second ionization enthalpy ?
is Na+, Zn2+, Cu+, Fe3+ (A) (i) (B) (ii)
(A) Na+ (B) Zn2+ (C) (iii) (D) (iv)
(C) Cu + (D) Fe3+ Ans.(B) B atom after losing outermost electron acquires
Ans.(D) Paramagnetic species have at least one unpaired noble gas configuration (stable configuration).
electron. Write the electronic configuration and It is difficult to remove the next electron from
observe the unpaired orbital. B+ (1s2, 2s2 2p6) ion.
Na+ (11) : 1s2, 2s22p6 – all paired : (11)
Zn2+(30); 1s2, 2s22p6, 3s23p6,3d10 – All paired (30) Q.13 The ionic radius of Cr is minimum in which of
the following compounds ?
Cu+ (29) : 1s2, 2s22s6, 3s23p6,3d10 – All paired (29)
(A) CrF3 (B) CrCl3
Fe3+ (26) : 1s2,2s22p6,3s23p6,3d5– Unpaired orbitals(26)
(C) Cr2O3 (D) K2CrO4
Q.10 The correct decreasing order of atomic size Ans.(D) Cr has maximum oxidation number (+6) in
among the following species is : Ar, K+, Cl–, K2CrO4 and thus, has minimum ionic radius.
S2–, Ca2+
(A) Ca2+ > K+ > Ar > Cl– > S2– Q.14 Arrange Ce3+, La3+, Pm3 and Yb3+ in increasing
(B) K+ > Ca2+ > Cl– > Ar > S2– order of their size -
(C) S2– > Cl– > Ar > K+ > Ca2+ (A) Yb3+ < Pm3+ < Ce3+ < La3+
(D) S2– > Ar > Cl– > Ca2+ > K+ (B) Ce3+ < Yb3+ < Pm3+ < La3+
Ans.(C) In isoelectronic ions, the atomic size decreases as (C) Yb3+ < Pm3+ < La3+ < Ce3+
z/e ratio increases. (D) Pm3+ < La3+ < Ce3+ < Yb3+
z 16 z 17 z 18 Ans.(A) Lanthanide contraction is observed in these ions,
S2–  = ; Cl–  = ; Ar  = ;
e 18 e 18 e 18 i.e., ionic radius decreases as atomic number
z 19 z 20 increases.
K+  = ; Ca2+  =
e 18 e 18
Q.15 The ionization energy of sodium is 495 kJ mol–1.
How much energy is needed to convert atoms
Q.11 What should be the atomic number of the next
persent in 2.3 mg of sodium into sodium ions -
halogen if discovered in future ?
(A) 4.95 J (B) 49.5 J
(A) 115 (B) 119 (C) 117 (D) 121
(C) 495 J (D) 0.495 J
Ans.(C) The next halogen will have 7s 7p5 outer 2

configuration. Since, the filling of 7p-orbitals Sol.(D) Ionization energy 495 kJ / mol
will begin after 5f and 6d-orbitals, thus the 1mol Na = 23 gm
atomic number of the new halogen will be 112 2.3  10 –3
(up to the filling of 6d-orbitals) plus 5, i.e., 117. 2.3 mg Na =
23
Q.12 The electronic configurations for some neutral 1 mol = 495 kJ / mol
atoms are given below : 10–4 mol = 0.495 J
(i) 1s2, 2s2 2p6, 3s2 (ii) 1s2, 2s2 2p6, 3s1
(iii) 1s , 2s 2p , 3s 3p (iv) 1s2, 2s2 2p6,3s2 3p3
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Questions Development of Periodic Table, (B) Alkali metals

based on Period, Group and Block (C) Transuranic element
(D) Halogens
Q.1 Which of the following is not a Doeberiner triad-
(A) Li, Na, K (B) Mg, Ca, Sr 238 234
Q.7 92 U (IIIB) changes to 90 Th by emission of
(C) Cl, Br, I (D) S, Se, Te -particle. Daughter element will be in -

Q.2 Which of the following set of elements obeyes (A) IIIB (B) IB (C) VB (D) IIA
Newland’s octave rule -
Q.8 From the list given below, elements which
(A) Na, K, Rb (B) F, Cl, Br belongs to the same group or sub-group are -
(C) Be, Mg, Ca (D) B, Al, Ga (A) Atomic number = 12, 20, 4, 88
(B) Atomic number = 8, 16, 34, 2
Q.3 Elements which occupied position in the lother
(C) Atomic number = 11, 18, 27, 5
meyer curve, on the peaks, were -
(D) Atomic number = 24, 47, 42, 55
(A) Alkali metals
(B) Highly electro positive elements Q.9 The name ‘Rare earths’ is used for -
(C) Elements having large atomic volume (A) Lanthanides only
(D) All (B) Actinides only
(C) Both lanthanides and actinides
Q.4 Modern periodic table is based on atomic no.
experiments which proved importance of at no. (D) Alakaline earth metals
was -
Q.10 There are 10 neutrons in the nucleus of the
(A) Braggs work on X-ray diffraction
element zM19. It belongs to -
(B) Moseleys work on X-ray spectrum
(A) f-block (B) s-block
(C) Mulliken’s oil drop experiment
(C) d-block (D) None of these
(D) Lother meyer curve plotted between at vol.
& at. wt. Q.11 For Rb(Z=37), points out the number of electrons
present in L and N shells respectively -
Q.5 The elements of groups, 1, 2, 13, 14, 15, 16 and
17 are collectively called - (A) 8 and 18 (B) 18 and 8
(A) Noble gases (C) 8 and 8 (D) 2 and 8
(B) Representative or normal elements Q.12 The electronic configuration of an element is
(C) Transition elements 1s2,2s22p6,3s23p4. The atomic number of element
(D) Inner transition elements present just below the above element in periodic
table is -
Q.6 The discovery of which of the following group of (A) 36 (B) 34
elements gave a death blow to the Newlands Law (C) 33 (D) 32
-
(A) Inert gases Q.13 The number of elements in 5th and 6th period of
periodic table are respectively -
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 (A) 8, 18 (B) 18, 18 (C) C < N < S < P (D) C < N < P < S
(C) 18, 32 (D) 18, 28
Q.21 Match list-I with list-II and select the correct
Q.14 Atomic number of Ag is 47. In the same group answer using the codes given below -
the atomic number of elements placed above and List-I List-II
below Ag will be - Ion Radius (in pm)
(A) 37, 67 (B) 29, 79 (I) Li+ (a) 216
(II) Na + (b) 195
(C) 39, 69 (D) 29, 65
(III) Br– (c) 60
Q.15 Atomic number 15, 33, 51 represents the
following family - (IV) I– (d) 95
(A) Carbon family (B) Nitrogen family Codes :
(C) Oxygen family (D) None I II III IV
(A) a b d c
Q.16 The atom having the valence shell electronic (B) b c a d
configuration 4s2 4p2 would be in -
(C) c d b a
(A) Group II A and period 3
(D) d c b a
(B) Group II B and period 4
(C) Group IV A and period 4 Q.22 The ionic radii of N3–, O2– and F– are respectively
(D) Group IV A and period 3 given by -
(A) 1.36, 1.40, 1.71 (B) 1.36, 1.71, 1.40
Q.17 As applied to periodic table, which of the (C) 1.71, 1.40, 1.36 (D) 1.71, 1.36, 1.40
following sets include only magic numbers -
(A) 2, 8, 20, 28, 50, 82, 126 Q.23 The screening effect of d-electrons is -
(B) 2, 8, 8, 18, 18, 32 (A) Equal to the p-electrons
(C) 2, 2, 8, 8, 18, 32 (B) Much more than p-electrons
(D) 2, 8, 18, 18, 32, 32 (C) Same as f-electrons
(D) Less than p-electrons
Q.18 In the general electronic configuration -
(n – 2)f1–14 (n – 1)d0–1 ns2, if value of n = 7 the Q.24 In which of the following compounds manganese
configuration will be - show maximum radius -
(A) Lanthenides (A) MnO2 (B) KMnO4
(B) Actinides (C) MnO (D) K3[Mn(CN)6]
(C) Transition elements
(D) None Q.25 Arrange in the increasing order of atomic radii of
the following elements O, C, F, Cl, Br -
Questions Atomic Radius and Question Related (A) F < O < C < Cl < Br
based on to size (B) F < C < O < Cl < Br
(C) F < Cl < Br < O < C
Q.19 Z/e ratio for N3–, O2– and F– respectively will (D) C < O < F < Cl < Br
be -
(A) 0.7, 0.8 and 0.9 (B) 0.9, 0.8 and 0.7 Q.26 The correct order of size would be -
(C) 7, 8 and 9 (D) 9, 8 and 7 (A) Ni < Pd ~– Pt (B) Pd < Pt < Ni
(C) Pt > Ni > Pd (D) Pd > Pt > Ni
Q.20 The correct order of atomic size of C, N, P, S
follows the order - Q.27 Which group of atoms have nearly same atomic
(A) N < C < S < P (B) N < C < P < S radius -

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 (A) Na, K, Rb, Cs (B) Li, Be, B, C
(C) Fe, Co, Ni (D) F, Cl, Br, I Q.35 Which of the following is not isoelectronic
series-
Q.28 Atomic radii of Fluorine and Neon in Angstrom
(A) Cl–, P3–, Ar (B) N3–, Ne, Mg+2
units are given by -
(C) B+3, He, Li+ (D) N3–, S2–, Cl–
(A) 0.72, 1.60 (B) 1.60, 1.60
(C) 0.72, 0.72 (D) None of these Questions
based on
Ionisation potential
Q.29 Which of the following has largest radius -
(A) 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2 Q.36 Correct orders of Ist I.P. are -
(B) 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p1 (i) Li < B < Be < C
(C) 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p3 (ii) O < N < F
(D) 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p5 (iii) Be < N < Ne
Q.30 Arrange the elements in increasing order of (A) (i), (ii) (B) (ii), (iii)
atomic radius Na, Rb, K, Mg -
(C) (i), (iii) (D) (i), (ii), (iii)
(A) Na < K < Mg < Rb
Q.37 The maximum tendency to form unipositive ion
(B) K < Na < Mg < Rb is for the elment with the electronic
(C) Mg < Na < K < Rb configuration-
(D) Rb < K < Mg < Na (A) 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2
Q.31 Which of the following sequences is correct for (B) 1s2, 2s22p6, 3s23p1
decreasing order of ionic radius - (C) 1s2, 2s22p6, 3s23p2
(A) Se–2 > I– > Br– > O–2 > F– (D) 1s2, 2s22p6, 3s23p3
(B) I– > Se–2 > O–2 > Br– > F–
Q.38 The second ionisation potentials in electron volts
(C) Se–2 > I– > Br– > F– > O–2
of oxygen and fluorine atoms are respectively
(D) I– > Se–2 > Br– > O–2 > F– given by -
(A) 35.1., 38.3 (B) 38.3, 38.3
Q.32 The order of size is -
(C) 38.3, 35.1 (D) 35.1, 35.1
(A) S–2 > Cl– > O–2 > F–
(B) Cl– > S–2 > O–2 > F–
Q.39 A sudden large jump between the values of 2nd
(C) S–2 > O–2 > Cl– > F– and 3rd IP of an element would be associated with
(D) S–2 > O–2 > F– > Cl– the electronic configuration-
(A) 1s2, 2s2 2p6, 3s1
Q.33 Arrange the following in order of increasing
(B) 1s2, 2s2 2p6, 3s2 3p5
atomic radii Na, Si, Al, Ar -
(C) 1s2, 2s2 2p6, 3s2 3p2
(A) Na < Si < Al < Ar
(D) 1s2, 2s2 2p6 3s2
(B) Si < Al < Na < Ar
(C) Ar < Al < Si < Na Q.40 The correct order of stability of Al+, Al+2, Al+3
is-
(D) Na < Al < Si < Ar
(A) Al+3 > Al+2 > Al+
(B) Al+2 > Al+3 > Al+
Q.34 Consider the isoelectronic series : (C) Al+2 < Al+ > Al+3
K+, S2–, Cl– and Ca2+, the radii of the ions (D) Al+3 > Al+ > Al+2
decrease as -
(A) Ca2+ > K+ > Cl– > S2– Q.41 Ionisation energy increases in the order -
(B) Cl– > S2– > K+ > Ca2+ (A) Be < B < C < N (B) B < Be < C < N
(C) C < N < Be < B (D) N < C < Be < B
(C) S2– > Cl– > K+ > Ca2+
(D) K+ > Ca2+ > S2– > Cl–
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Q.42 IP1 and IP2 of Mg are 178 and 348 K.cal mol–1. Q.51 The element having very high ionization
The enthalpy required for the reqction enethalpy but zero electron gain enthalpy is-
Mg → Mg2+ + 2e– is - (A) H (B) F (C) He (D) Be
(A) + 170 K.cal (B) + 526 K.cal Q.52 The electron affinity values for the halogens
(C) – 170 K.cal (D) – 526 K.cal shown the following trend -
Q.43 Highest ionisation potential in a period is shown (A) F < Cl > Br > I (B) F < Cl < Br < I
by - (C) F > Cl > Br > I (D) F < Cl > Br < I
(A) Alkali metals
(B) Noble gases Q.53 The process requiring the absorption of energy is -
(C) Halogens (A) F → F– (B) Cl → Cl–
(D) Representative elements (C) O → O2– (D) H → H–
Questions Q.54 Which of the following configuration will have
based on Electron Affinity
least electron affinity -
(A) ns2np5 (B) ns2np2
Q.44 In which case the energy released is minimum - 2 3
(C) ns np (D) ns2np4
(A) Cl → Cl– (B) P → P–
(C) N → N– (D) C → C– Questions
based on Electronegativity
Q.45 In the formation of a chloride ion, from an
isolated gaseous chlorine atom, 3.8 eV energy is
released, which would be equal to - Q.55 Which of the following is affected by stable
(A) Electron affinity of Cl– configuration of an atom :
(B) Ionisation potential of Cl (i) Electronegativity (ii) Ionisation potential
(C) Electronegativity of Cl (iii) Electron affinity
(D) Ionisation potential of Cl– Correct answer is -
Q.46 The correct order of electron affinity is - (A) Only electronegativity
(A) Be < B < C < N (B) Only ionistion potential
(B) Be < N < B < C (C) Electron affinity and ionisation potential
(C) N < Be < C < B (D) All of the above
(D) N < C < B < Be
Q.56 Outermost electronic configuration of the most
Q.47 Electron addition would be easier in - electronegative element is -
(A) O (B) O+ (C) O– (D) O+2 (A) ns2np3 (B) ns2np6
Q.48 In the process Cl(g) + e– → Cl–(g), H is - (C) ns2 (D) ns2np5
(A) Positive (B) Negative Q.57 Electronegativity of the following elements
(C) Zero (D) None increases in the order -
Q.49 Which of the following process energy is (A) O < N < S < P (B) P < S < N < O
liberated - (C) P < N < S < O (D) S < P < N < O
(A) Cl → Cl+ + e– (B) HCl → H+ + Cl–
Q.58 Which one of the following is incorrect ?
(C) Cl + e– → Cl– (D) O– + e– → O–2
(A) An element which has high electronegativity
Q.50 Second electron affinity of an element is - always has high electron gain enthalpy
(A) Always exothermic (B) Electron gain enthalpy is the property of an
(B) Endothermic for few elements isolated atom
(C) Exothermic for few elements (C) Electronegativity is the property of a bonded
(D) Always endothermic atom

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 (D) Both electronegativity and electron gain (A) Fifth (B) Third
enthalpy are usually directly related to (C) First (D) Second
nuclear charge and inversely related to
atomic size
1 2 3 4 5
Q.59 HC  C – C H = C H – CH 3 Which carbon
atom will show minimum electronegativity -
LEVEL # 2

Q.1 The IP1, IP2, IP3, IP4 and IP5 of an element are (B) Si > Mg > Al > Na
7.1, 14.3, 34.5, 46.8, 162.2 eV respectively. The (C) Al > Si > Mg > Na
element is likely to be - (D) None of these
(A) Na (B) Si (C) F (D) Ca
Q.8 Which of the following transitions involves
Q.2 With reference to ionisation potential which one maximum amount of energy -
of the following sets is correct - (A) M–(g) → M(g) (B) M(g) → M+(g)
(A) Li > K > B (B) B > Li > K (C) M+(g) → M2+(g) (D) M2+(g) → M3+(g)
(C) Cs > Li > K (D) Cs < Li < K

Q.3 Successive ionisation energies of an element ‘X’ Q.9 Element X, Y and Z have atomic numbers
are given below (in k.cal) : 19, 37 and 55 respectively. Which of the
following statements is true -
IP1 IP2 IP3 IP4
(A) Their ionisation potential would increase
165 195 556 595 with the increasing atomic number
Electronic configuration of the element ‘X’ is - (B) ‘Y’ would have an ionisation potential in
(A) 1s2, 2s2 2p6, 3s2 3p2 between those of ‘X’ and ‘Z’
(B) 1s2, 2s1 (C) ‘Z’ would have the highest ionisation
(C) 1s2, 2s2 2p2 potential
(D) 1s2, 2s2 2p6, 3s2 (D) ‘Y’ would have the highest ionisation
Q.4 The ionistion energy of B and Al as compared to potential
Be and Mg are -
Q.10 The first (IE1) and second (IE2) ionization
(A) Lower (B) Higher
energies (kJ/mol) of a few elements designated
(C) Equal (D) None of these
by Roman numerals are given below. Which of
these would be an alkali metal ?
Q.5 Which of the following has 2nd IP < Ist IP -
IE1 IE2
(A) Mg (B) Ne (C) C (D) None
(A) I 2372 5251
Q.6 Among the following elements (Whose
(B) II 520 7300
electronic configuration is given below) the one
(C) III 900 1760
having the highest ionisation energy is -
(D) IV 1680 3380
(A) [Ne] 3s2 3p3 (B) [Ne] 3s2 3p4
(C) [Ne] 3s2 3p5 (D) [Ne] 3s2 Q.11 The decreasing order of the ionization potential
Q.7 The correct order of decreasing first ionization of the following elements is -
energy is - (A) Ne > Cl > P > S > Al > Mg
(A) Si > Al > Mg > Na (B) Ne > Cl > P > S > Mg > Al

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 (C) Ne > Cl > S > P > Mg > Al (A) Equal to sodium (B) 5.68 eV
(D) Ne > Cl > S > P > Al > Mg (C) 4.34 eV (D) 10.28 eV

Q.12 ⎯⎯→
For the processes K+(g) I
⎯⎯→
K(g) II
K(s)- Q.19 The correct values of ionization enthalpies (in kJ
(A) Energy is released in (I) and absorbed in (II) mol–1) of Si, P, Cl and S respectively are -
(A) 786, 1012, 999, 1256
(B) Energy is absorbed in (I) and released in (II)
(B) 1012, 786, 999, 1256
(C) 786, 1012, 1256, 999
(C) Energy is absorbed in both the processes
(D) Energy is released in both the processes (D) 786, 999, 1012, 1256

Q.13 The order of first ionisation enthalpies of the Q.20 Consider the following changes -
elements Li, Be, B, Na is - A → A+ + e– : E1 and A+ → A2+ + e– : E2
(A) Li > Be > B > Na The energy required to pull out the two electrons
(B) Be > B > Li > Na are E1 and E2 respectively. The correct
(C) Na > Li > B > Be relationship between two energies would be -
(D) Be > Li > B > Na
(A) E1 < E2 (B) E1 = E2
Q.14 Arrange the elements S, P, As in order of (C) E1 > E2 (D) E1  E2
increasing ionization enthalpy -
(A) S < P < As (B) P < S < As
Q.21 Electron affinity is a -
(C) As < S < P (D) As < P < S
(A) Relative strength to attract the shared
electron pair
Q.15 The correct order of second ionization potential
(B) Necessary energy required to remove the
of C, N, O and F is -
electron from the ultimate orbit
(A) C > N > O > F (B) O > N > F > C
(C) Energy released when an electron is added
(C) O > F > N > C (D) F > O > N > C
to the outermost shell

Q.16 First, second and third IP values are 100eV, (D) Energy released when an electron is added
150eV and 1500eV. Element can be - to the inner shell

(A) Be (B) B (C) F (D) Na Q.22 The electron affinities of N, O, S and Cl are such
that -
Q.17 M(g) → M+(g) + e–, H = 100 eV (A) N < O < S < Cl (B) O < N < Cl < S
M(g) → M2+(g) + 2e–, H = 250 eV (C) O  Cl < N  S (D) O < S < Cl < N
Which is incorrect statement ?
Q.23 The correct order of electron affinity of B, C, N,
(A) IE1 of M(g) is 100 eV
O is -
(B) IE1 of M+(g) is 150 eV (A) O > C > N > B (B) B > N > C > O
(C) IE2 of M(g) is 250 eV (C) O > C > B > N (D) O > B > C > N

(D) IE2 of M(g) is 150 eV Q.24 The correct order of electron affinity for the
different families is -
Q.18 I.P. of sodium is 5.14 eV, then I.P. of potassium (A) Halogen > carbon > nitrogen > oxygen
will be - (B) Halogen > oxygen > nitrogen > carbon

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 (C) Halogen > nitrogen > carbon > oxygen (C) N > O > S (D) S > N > O
(D) Halogen > oxygen > carbon > nitrogen
Q.31 The correct set of decreasing order of
Q.25 Highest electron-affinity is associated with the electronegativity is -
configuration - (A) Li, H, Na (B) Na, H, Li
(A) 2s2, 2p0 (B) 2s2, 2p2
(C) H, Li, Na (D) Li, Na, H
2
(C) 2s , 2p 3 (D) 2s2, 2p1
Q.32 Increasing order of electronegativity is -
Q.26 Adding electron a neutral gaseous atom usually
leads to - (A) Bi < P < S < Cl
(i) Liberation of energy (B) P < Bi < S < Cl
(ii) Formation of anion (C) S < Bi < P < Cl
(iii) Proton/electron ratio decrease (D) Cl < S < Bi < P
(iv) Proton/electron ratio increase
Code in - Q.33 Arrange F, C, O, N in the decreasing order of
(A) (i), (iv) (B) (ii), (iii), (iv) electronegativity -
(C) (i), (ii), (iv) (D) (i), (ii), (iii) (A) O > F > N > C
(B) F > N > C > O
Q.27 Which statement is correct -
(A) The E.A. of carbon is greater than oxygen (C) C > F > N > O
(B) The E.A. of sulphur is less than oxygen (D) F > O > N > C
(C) The E.A. of iodine is greater than bromine
Q.34 In a group moving top to down the atomic
(D) The E.A. of bromine is less than chlorine
density-
Q.28 Fluorine has low electron affinity than chlorine (A) Decreases
because of -
(B) Remains the same
(A) Smaller radius of fluorine, high density
(B) Smaller radius of chlorine, high density (C) Can’t be said
(C) Bigger radius of fluorine, less density (D) Generally increases
(D) Smaller radius of chlorine, less density
Q.35 Moving left to right in the periodic table atomic
Q.29 Which of the following element is expected to
have highest negative electron gain enthalpy - density -
(A) 1s2,2s22p6,3s23p5 (B) 1s2,2s22p3 (A) First increases and then decreases
(C) 1s2,2s22p4 (D) 1s2,2s22p5 (B) Remains the same
Q.30 Arrange N, O and S in order of decreasing (C) Can’t be said
electron affinity - (D) Generally increases
(A) S > O > N (B) O > S > N

LEVEL # 3
Q.1 Element P, Q, R and S belong to the same group. (A) P (B) Q (C) R (D) S
The oxide of P is acidic, oxide of Q and R are
amphoteric while the oxide of S is basic. Which Q.2 Which of the following is an amphoteric oxide?
of the following elements is the most (A) MgO (B) Al2O3
electropositive ? (C) SiO2 (D) P2O5

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 (C) I and II (D) II and III
Q.3 The first ionization potentials of four consecutive
elements present in the second period of periodic Q.9 3 students Ram, Shyam and Raj measured the
table are 8.3, 11.3, 14.5 and 13.6 eV respectively radius of an element A. The values of their
which one of the following is the first ionisation practical were not same (Ram = 110 nm, Shyam
potential of nitrogen ? = 190 nm and Raj = 108 nm). Their teacher
explained that their measurement were correct by
(A) 13.6 (B) 14.5
saying that the recorded values are -
(C) 11.3 (D) 8.3
(A) Metallic, vanderwaal and covalent radii
Q.4 Which of the following is wrong - respectively
(B) Covalent, Metallic and Vander wall radii
(A) NH3 < PH3 < AsH3  Acidic character
respectively
(B) Li < Be < B < C  IE1 (C) Vander wall, Metallic and covalent radii
(C) Al2O3<MgO<Na2O<K2O Basic character respectively
(D) None of the above
(D) Li+ < Na+ < K+ < Cs+  Ionic radius
Q.10 The chloride of an element ‘L’ gives neutral
Q.5 Which is most acidic oxide ?
solution in water. The element ‘L’ belongs to
(A) Cl2O (B) ClO2 (C) Cl2O6 (D) Cl2O7 group -
(A) 13th (III A) (B) 15th (VA)
Q.6 Atomic radius decreases in a period, but after
halogens, the atomic radius suddenly increases. (C) I (IA) (D) 16th (VIA)
Thus, inert gases has almost highest radius in a
Q.11 The most non-metallic element among the
period. The explanation for such an increase is-
following is -
(A) Inert gases has most stable configuration
(A) 1s2, 2s22p4 (B) 1s2, 2s22p2
(B) Inert gases do not take part in bonding
(C) Vander Waal’s radius is reported in case of (C) 1s2, 2s22p3 (D) 1s2, 2s22p5
inert gases
Q.12 The electronic configuration of an element C is
(D) None of these 1s2, 2s2, 2p6. The formula of substance
Q.7 The incorrect statement among the following is- containing only C will be -
(A) The properties of elements are periodic (A) C8 (B) C4
function of their atomic numbers (C) C2 (D) C
(B) Among the isoelectric species, Na+, Mg2+
and Al3+ ion having smalles radius is Al3+ Q.13 Which of the following is correct order of
ion increasing bond strength -
(C) The outer most electronic configuration of (A) HF < HCl < HBr < HI
group 15 elements is ns2np5 (B) HI < HBr < HF < HCl
(D) Electronegativity of an element depend (C) HI < HBr < HCl < HF
upon its atomic size (D) HCl < HBr < HF < HI
Q.8 Consider the following statements: Q.14 Density of sodium and potassium follows the
I. The radius of an anion is larger than that of order -
parent atom (A) K < Na (B) K > Na
II. The I.E. increases from left to right in a
(C) Na  K (D) None of these
period generally
III. The electro-negativity of an element is the Q.15 Which of the following is correct statement ?
tendency of an isolated atom to attract an
(A) SO2 is anhydride of sulphuric acid
electron
The correct statements are - (B) NO2 is anhydride of nitric acid
(A) I alone (B) II alone (C) Cl2O7 is anhydride of perchloric acid
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 (D) N2O is anhydride of nitrous acid (C) Al < Mg2+ < F– < Na+
(D) Na+ < Al < F– < Mg2+
Q.16 Strongest reducing agent among the following is
- Q.25 Which of the following properties is nearly same
(A) F– (B) Cl– (C) Br– (D) I– for two families -
Family-1 Be, Mg, Ca, Sr........
Q.17 Which of the following statements are correct?
Family-2 He, Ne, Ar, Kr........
(A) Tl3+ salts are oxidising agents
(B) Ga+ salts are reducing agents (A) EN
(C) Pb4+ salts are better oxidising agents (B) EA
(D) All of these (C) IP
(D) OS (oxidation state)
Q.18 Which statement is correct ?
(A) Sn4+ is more stable than Sn2+ Q.26 Match list-I with list-II and choose the correct
(B) Pb2+ is more stable than Pb4+ answer from the code given below:
(C) Both (A) and (B) List-I List-II
(D) None of these (a) Strongest reductant i. Aurum
(b) Half filled d-orbital ii. cerium
Q.19 The size of the species, Pb, Pb2+, Pb4+ decreases
as - (c) Coinage metal iii. chromium
(A) Pb4+ >Pb2+ > Pb (d) Lanthanide iv. iodide ion
(B) Pb > Pb2+ > Pb4+ Code is -
(C) Pb > Pb4+ > Pb2+ (a) (b) (c) (d)
(D) Pb4+ >Pb > Pb2+ (A) iv iii i ii
(B) i ii iii iv
Q.20 The first ionisation energy of Mg, Al, P
and S follows the order - (C) iv i iii ii
(A) Mg < Al < P < S (B) Al < Mg < P < S (D) ii iii i iv
(C) Al < Mg < S < P (D) Mg < Al < S < P
Q.27 Match list-I with list-II and select the correct
Q.21 Which one of the following arrangements answer using the codes given below:
represents the correct order of electron gain List-I List-II
enthalpy (with negative sign) of given atomic (element) (electronic configuration)
species ?
(a) Gallium i. 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d1
(A) F < Cl < O < S (B) S < O < Cl < F
(b) Vanadium ii. 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d10
(C) O < S < F < Cl (D) Cl < F < S < O
(c) Zinc iii.1s22s22p63s23p64s23d104p1
Q.22 Which of the following in increasing order of (d) Scandium iv. 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d3
paramagnetism ? Codes -
(A) Al < Mg < O < N (B) Mg < Al < N < O (a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) ii i iii iv
(C) Mg < Al < O < N (D) N < O < Al < Mg
(B) iii iv i ii
(C) iii iv ii i
Q.23 Least basic oxide is -
(D) i ii iv iii
(A) Fe2O3 (B) FeO
(C) BaO (D) Na2O Q.28 Match list-I (atomic number of element) with
list-II (position of elements in periodic table) and
Q.24 The correct order of increasing size is - select the correct answer using the codes given
below the lists :
(A) Mg2+ < Na+ < F– < Al
List-I List-II
(B) F– < Al < Na+ < Mg2+
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 (a) 19 i. p-block (A) Al(OH)3, LiOH
(b) 22 ii. f-block (B) Be(OH)2, Mg(OH)2
(c) 32 iii. d-block (C) B(OH)3, Be(OH)2
(d) 64 iv. s-block
(D) Be(OH)2, Zn(OH)2
Codes -
(a) (b) (c) (d) Q.35 The correct order regarding the electro-
(A) i ii iii iv negativity of hybrid orbitals of carbon is ?
(B) iv iii i ii (A) sp < sp2 < sp3 (B) sp > sp2 < sp3
(C) iv i iii ii 2
(C) sp > sp > sp 3 (D) sp < sp2 > sp3
(D) ii i iii iv
Q.36 Consider the M(OH)3 formed by all the group
Q.29 Arrange the following elements in decreasing 13 elements. The correct sequence of acidic
order of their electron affinity strength of hydroxides [M(OH)3] is -
(A) S > Se > O (B) Se > S > O
(A) B(OH)3 < Al(OH)3 > Ga(OH)3 > In(OH)3 >
(C) O > Se > S (D) Se > O > Ss
Tl(OH)3
Q.30 The compound of vanadium has magnetic (B) B(OH)3 > Tl(OH)3 > Al(OH)3 > In(OH)3 >
moment of 1.73 BM. The vanadium chloride has Ga(OH)3
the formula -
(C) Al(OH)3 > Ga(OH)3 > B(OH)3 > In(OH)3 >
(A) VCl2 (B) VCl3
Tl(OH)3
(C) VCl4 (D) VCl5
(D) B(OH)3 > Al(OH)3 > Ga(OH)3 > In(OH)3 >
Q.31 Ionic radii are - Tl(OH)3
(A) Inversely proportional to effective nuclear
charge Q.37 Arrange the following hydrides in their
(B) Inversely proportional to square of effective increasing acid strength [CH4, H2S, PH3 and
nuclear charge SiH4] -
(C) Directly proportional to effective nuclear (A) H2S < PH3 < SiH4 < CH4
charge
(B) CH4 < SiH4 < PH3 < H2S
(D) Directly proportional to square of effective
nuclear charge (C) SiH4 < CH4 < PH3 < H2S
(D) CH4 < H2S < PH3 < SiH4
Q.32 Sodium forms Na+ ion but it does not form Na+2
because - Q.38 Arrange into the order of increasing basicity
(A) Very low value of IE1 and IE2 (NO2, K2O, ZnO) -
(B) Very high value of IE1 and IE2 (A) NO2 < ZnO < K2O (B) K2O < ZnO < NO2
(C) Low value of IE1 and low value of IE2 (C) NO2 < K2O < ZnO (D) K2O < NO2 < ZnO
(D) Low value of IE1 and high value of IE2
Q.39 The basic character of MgO, SrO, K2O and NiO
Q.33 Lanthanoids are - increases in the order -
(A) 14 elements in the seventh period (Atomic (A) K2O < SrO < MgO < NiO
no. = 58 to 71) that are filling 4f subshell (B) NiO < MgO < SrO < K2O
(B) 14 elements in the sixth period (atomic no. =
90 to 103) that are filling 4f subshell (C) MgO < NiO < SrO < K2O
(C) 14 elements in the seventh period (atomic (D) K2O < MgO < NiO < SrO
no. = 90 to 103) that are filling 5f subshell
Q.40 (A), (B) and (C) are elements in the second short
(D) 14 elements in the sixth period (atomic no. =
period. Oxide of (A) is ionic, that of (B) is
58 to 71) that are filling 4f subshell
amphoteric and of (C) large a molecule. (A), (B)
and (C) have atomic number in the order -
Q.34 The pair of amphoteric hydroxides is - (A) (A) < (B) < (C) (B) (C) < (B) < (A)
(C) (A) < (C) < (B) (D) (B) < (A) < (C)

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 effect (iii) nuclear charge (iv) half filled and fully
Q.41 Match the following lists and select the correct filled orbitals.
answer -
In a group, the ionisation energy decreases from
List-I List-II
top to bottom. In a period, the value of ionisation
(a) d-block element i. 1s2,2s22s6,3s23p6,4s1 energy increases from left to right with breaks
(b) Halogen ii. 1s2,2s22p6,3s23p6 where atoms have somewhat stable
(c) Alkali metal iii.1s2,2s22p6,3s23p63d6,4s2 configurations.
(d) Noble gas iv. 1s2,2s22p5
Code : Q.44 Compared to the second ionisation energy (IE2)
(a) (b) (c) (d) of an atom, the third ionisation energy (IE3) is -
(A) i ii iii iv (A) The same (B) Greater
(B) iii iv i ii (C) Smaller (D) Half
(C) i iii ii iv
(D) ii iv iii i Q.45 In a period, the ionisation energy is lowest for the
-
Q.42 The order in which the following oxides are (A) Noble gases
arranged according to decreasing basic nature is-
(B) Halogens
(A) Na2O > MgO > Al2O3 > SiO2
(C) Alkaline earth metals
(B) SiO2 > Al2O3 > MgO > Na2O (D) Alkali metals
(C) Al2O3 > SiO2 > MgO > Na2O
Q.46 The electronic configurations of some neutral
(D) SiO2 > MgO > Na2O > Al2O3
elements are given below -
(a) 1s2, 2s2 (b) 1s2, 2s22p1
Q.43 Set containing isoelectronic species is -
(c) 1s2, 2s1 (d) 1s2, 2s22p3
(A) C22–, NO+, CN–, O22+
Which of these electronic configurations would
(B) CO, NO, O2, CN be expected to have highest second ionisation
(C) CO2, NO2, O2, N2O5 energy (IE2)
(D) CO, CO2, NO, NO2 (A) (a) (B) (b)
(C) (c) (D) (d)
[Passage Type Ques. (46 to 53)]
Passage - 1 Q.47 The first (IE1) and second (IE2) ionisation
The minimum amount of energy required to energies (kJ mol–1) of a few elements are shown
remove the most loosely bound electron from an below -
isolated atom in the gaseous state is known as IE1 IE2
ionisation energy or first ionisation energy or (a) 2372 5251
ionisation enthalpy (IE1) of the element. The
(b) 520 7300
energy required to remove the second electron
(c) 900 1760
from the monvalent cation is called second
(d) 1680 3380
ionisation enthalpy (IE2). Similarly, we have
Which of the above elements is likely to be a
third, fourth ..... ionistion enthalpies. The values
noble gas -
of ionisation energy depends on a number of
factors such as (i) size of the atom (ii) screening (A) (a) (B) (b) (C) (c) (D) (d)

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Q.48 In question no. 47 which of the element is likely required to choose any one of the following
to be a non-metal ? four responses.
(A) If both statement-I and statement-II are
(A) (a) (B) (b) (C) (c) (D) (d) true, and statement-II is the correct
explanation of statement-I.
Q.49 Which of the order for ionisation energy is (B) If both statement-I and statement-II are
correct - true but statement-II is not the correct
(A) Be > B > C > N > O explanation of statement-I
(B) B < Be < C < O < N (C) If statement-I is true but statement-II is
(C) B < Be < C < N < O false.
(D) If statement-I is false but statement-II is
(D) B < Be < N < C < O
true.
Q.50 Which of the elements Na, Mg, Si and P would Q.55 Statmemt-I : F atom has less electron affinity
have the greatest difference between the first and than Cl atom.
second ionisation enthalpies - Statmemt-II : Additional electrons are repelled
(A) Na (B) Mg more strongly by 3p electrons in Cl atom than by
2p electrons in F atom.
(C) Si (D) P
Q.56 Statmemt-I : Noble gases have highest
Q.51 The first ionisation energy of Mg, Al, P ionization enthalpies in their respective periods.
and S follows the order -
Statmemt-II : Noble gases have stable closed
(A) Mg < Al < P < S (B) Al < Mg < P < S shell electronic configuration.
(C) Al < Mg < S < P (D) Mg < Al < S < P
Q.57 Statmemt-I : Negative electron gain enthalpy of
Passage - 2 oxygen is less than that of fluorine but greater
than that of nitrogen.
Atoms of metals have only a few electrons in
their valence shells while atoms of non-metals Statmemt-II : Ionization enthalpy is as follows:
generally have more electrons in their valence N>O>F
shells. Metallic character is closely related to
atomic radius and ionisation enthalpy. Metallic Q.58 Statmemt-I : Cs and F combines violently to
character increases from top to bottom in a group form CsF.
and decreases from left to right in a period. Statmemt-II : Cs is most electropositive and F
Metallic character is inversely related to is most electronegative.
electronegativity.
Q.59 Statmemt-I : Nitrogen has higher IE than that of
oxygen.
Q.52 Which of the following groups contains metals,
non-metals and metalloids - Statmemt-II : Nitrogen atom has smaller atomic
size than that of oxygen.
(A) Group 1 (B) Group 17
(C) Group 14 (D) Group 2 Q.60 Statmemt-I : Metallic character increases on
going down a group from top to bottom.
Q.53 Non-metals belong to -
Statmemt-II : Ionisation energy decreases on
(A) s-block elements (B) p-block elements going down a group from top to bottom.
(C) d-block elements (D) f-block elements

Q.54 Considering the elements B, Al, Mg and K, the Q.61 A, B and C are hydroxy-compounds of the
correct order of their metallic character is - elements X, Y and Z respectively. X, Y and Z are
in the same period of the periodic table. A gives
(A) B > Al > Mg > K (B) Al > K > B > Mg
an aqueous solution of pH less than seven. B
(C) Mg > Al > K > B (D) K > Mg > Al > B reacts with both strong acids and strong alkalies.
C gives an aqueous solution which is strongly
STATEMENT TYPE QUESTIONS : - alkaline
These questions consists of two statements Which of the following statements is/are true:
each, printed as statement-I and statement-II.
I : The three elements are metals
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 II : The electronegativities decrease from X to (B) I, III only correct
Y to Z. (C) II, IV only correct
III : The atomic radius decreases in the order X, (D) II, III, IV only correct
Y and Z.
IV : X, Y and Z could be phosphorus,
aluminium and sodium respectively :
(A) I, II, III only correct
LEVEL # 4
(Questions asked in previous AIEEE & IIT-JEE)
SECTION - A
Q.1 The correct order of ionic radius is – Q.6 The atomic numbers of vanadium (V).
[AIEEE-2002] Chromium (Cr), manganese (Mn) and iron (Fe)
(A) Ce > Sm > Tb > Lu respectively 23, 24, 25 and 26. Which one of
(B) Lu > Tb > Sm > Ce these may be expected to have the higher second
ionization enthalpy ? [AIEEE-2003]
(C) Tb > Lu > Sm > Ce
(A) Cr (B) Mn (C) Fe (D) V
(D) Sm > Tb > Lu > Ce

Q.2 Ce3+, La3+, Pm3+ and Yb3+ have ionic radii in the Q.7 Which one of the following sets of ions
represents the collection of isoelectronic
increasing order as – [AIEEE-2002]
species ? [AIEEE-2004]
(A) La3+ < Ce3+ < Pm3+ < Yb3+ + – 2+ 3+
(A) K , Cl , Mg , Sc
(B) Yb3+ < Pm3+ < Ce3+ < La3+ (B) Na+, Ca2+, Sc3+, F–
(C) La3+ = Ce3+ < Pm3+ < Yb3+ (C) K+, Ca2+, Sc3+, Cl–
(D) Yb3+ < Pm3+ < La3+< Ce3+ (D) Na+, Mg2+, Al3+, Cl–
Q.3 According to the Periodic Law of elements, the Q.8 Which one of the following ions has the highest
Variation in properties of elements is related to value of ionic radius ? [AIEEE-2004]
their ? [AIEEE-2003] (A) O2– (B) B3+ (C) Li+ (D) F–
(A) Nuclear masses
Q.9 Among Al2O3, SiO2, P2O3 and SO2 the correct
(B) Atomic numbers order of acid strength is : [AIEEE-2004]
(C) Nuclear neutron-proton number ratio (A) Al2O3 < SiO2 < SO2 < P2O3
(D) Atomic masses (B) SiO2 < SO2 < Al2O3 < P2O3
Q.4 The reduction in atomic size with increase in (C) SO2 < P2O3 < SiO2 < Al2O3
atomic number is a characteristic of elements of (D) Al2O3 < SiO2 < P2O3 < SO2
- [AIEEE-2003]
(A) d-block Q.10 The formation of the oxide ion requires first an
(B) f-block exothermic and then an endothermic step as
shown below : [AIEEE-2004]
(C) Radioactive series
O(g) + e– = O–(g) H° = – 142 kJ mol–1
(D) High atomic masses
O–(g) + e– = O2–(g) H° = 844 kJ mol–1
Q.5 Which one of the following groups represent a
This is because of :
collection of isoelectronic species ?
(A) O– ion will tend to resist the addition of
(At. no. Cs = 55, Br = 35) [AIEEE-2003]
another electron
(A) N3–, F–, Na+ (B) Be, Al3+, Cl– (B) Oxygen has high electron affinity
(C) Ca2+, Cs+, Br (D) Na+, Ca2+, Mg2+ (C) Oxygen is more electronegative

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 (D) O– ion has comparatively larger size than Q.16 The increasing order of the first ionization
oxygen atom enthalpies of the elements B, P, S and F (lowest
first) is – [AIEEE-2006]
Q.11 In which of the following arrangements the order
is NOT according to the property indicated (A) F < S < P < B (B) P < S < B < F
against it ? [AIEEE-2005] (C) B < P < S < F (D) B < S < P < F
–
(A) Al < Mg < Na < F – increasing ionic
3+ 2+ +

size Q.17 Which one of the following sets of ions

(B) B < C < N < O – increasing first ionization represents a collection of isoelectronic species?
enthalpy [AIEEE-2006]
(C) I < Br < F < Cl – increasing electron gain
enthalpy (with negative sign) (A) N3–, O2–, F–, S2–
(D) Li < Na < K < Rb – increasing metallic (B) Li+, Na+, Mg2+, Ca2+
radius
(C) K+, Cl–, Ca2+, Sc3+
(D) Ba2+, Sr2+, K+, Ca2+
Q.12 Which of the following oxides is amphoteric in
character ? [AIEEE-2005]
Q.18 lanthanoid contraction is caused due to -
(A) SnO2 (B) SiO2 (C) CO2 (D) CaO
[AIEEE-2006]
(A) The same effective nuclear charge from Ce
Q.13 Pick out the isoelectronic structure from the
to Lu
following : [AIEEE-2005]
(B) The imperfect shielding on outer electrons
I. +CH3 II. H3O+ III. NH3 IV. CH3– by 4f electrons from the nuclear charge
(A) I and II (B) III and IV (C) The appreciable shielding on outer electrons
by 4f electrons from the nuclear charge
(C) I and III (D) II, III and IV
(D) The appreciable shielding on outer electrons
by 5d electrons from the nuclear charge
Q.14 The lanthanide contraction is responsible for the
Q.19 Which one of the following orders presents the
fact that [AIEEE-2005] correct sequence of the increasing basic nature
(A) Zr and Y have about the same radius of the given oxides ? [AIEEE-2011]
(B) Zr and Nb have similar oxidation state (A) Al2O3 < MgO < Na2O < K2O
(C) Zr and Hf have about the same radius (B) MgO < K2O < Al2O3 < Na2O
(D) Zr and Zn have the same oxidation state (C) Na2O < K2O < MgO < Al2O3
(D) K2O < Na2O < Al2O3 < MgO
Q.15 Which of the following factors may be regarded Q.20 The correct order of electron gain enthalpy
as the main cause the lanthanide contraction ? with negative sign of F, Cl, Br and I, having
[AIEEE-2005] atomic number 9, 17, 35 and 53 respectively,
(A) Poor shielding of one of 4f electron by is - [AIEEE-2011]
another in the subshell (A) F > Cl > Br > I (B) Cl > F > Br > I
(B) Effective shielding of one of 4f electrons by (C) Br > Cl > I > F (D) I > Br > Cl > F
Q.21 The increasing order of the ionic radii of the
another in the subshell
given isoelectronic species is : [AIEEE-2012]
(C) Poorer shielding of 5d electrons by 4f
electrons (A) S2–, Cl–, Ca2+, K+ (B) Ca2+, K+, Cl–, S2–
(D) greater shielding of 5d electrons by 4f (C) K+, S2–, Ca2+, Cl– (D) Cl–, Ca2+, K+, S2–
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Q.22 Which of the following represents the correct Q.8 The number of paired electrons in oxygen is -
order of increasing first ionization enthalpy for [IIT-1995]
Ca, Ba, S, Se and Ar ? [JEE Main 2013] (A) 6 (B) 16 (C) 8 (D) 32
(A) Ba < Ca < Se < S < Ar Q.9 Which of the following oxide is neutral ?
(B) Ca < Ba < S < Se < Ar [IIT-1996]
(C) Ca < S < Ba < Se < Ar (A) CO (B) SnO2 (C) ZnO (D) SiO2
(D) S < Se < Ca < Ba < Ar Q.10 Which of the following has the maximum
Q.23 The first ionisation potential of Na is 5.1 eV. The number of unpaired electrons - [IIT-1996]
value of electron gain enthalpy of Na+ will be – (A) Mg2+ (B) Ti3+ (C) V3+ (D) Fe2+
[JEE Main 2013]
Q.11 The incorrect statement among the following is -
[IIT-1997]
(A) – 10.2 eV (B) + 2.55 eV
(C) – 2.55 eV (D) – 5.1 eV (A) the first ionisation potential of Al is less
SECTION - B than the first ionisation potential of Mg
Q.1 Which one of the following has largest size ? (B) the second ionisation potential of Mg is greater
[IIT-1993] that the second ionisation potential of Na
(A) Na (B) Na + (C) the first ionisation potential of Na is less
–
than the first ionisation potential of Mg
(C) Na (D) None of these
(D) the third ionisation potential of Mg is greater than
Q.2 The decreasing order of the second ionization
the third ionisation potential of Al
energy of K, Ca and Ba is (At. Nos. K = 19, Ca
= 20, Ba = 56) [IIT-1993]
(A) K > Ca > Ba (B) Ca > Ba > K
(C) Ba > K > Ca (D) K > Ba > Ca Q.12 The correct order of radii is - [IIT-2000]
Q.3 Element Hg has two oxidation states Hg+1 & (A) N < Be < B (B) F¯ < O2–- < N3–
Hg+2. The right order of radii of these ions - (C) Na < Li < K (D) Fe3+ < Fe2+ < Fe4+
[IIT-1994] Directions : The questions below to consist of
an 'assertion in column 1 and the 'reason' in
(A) Hg+1 > Hg+2 (B) Hg+2 > Hg+1
column 2. Against the specific question
(C) Hg+1 = Hg+2 (D) Hg+2  Hg+1 number, write in the appropriate space.
Q.4 Which has most stable + 2 oxidation state : (A) If both assertion and reason are
[IIT-1995] CORRECT, and reason is the
(A) Sn (B) Pb (C) Fe (D) Ag CORRECT explanation of the assertion.
(B) If both assertion and reason are
Q.5 Moving from right to left in a periodic table, the
CORRECT, but reason is not the
atomic size is- [IIT-1995]
CORRECT explanation of the assertion.
(A) Increased (B) Decreased (C) If assertion is CORRECT but reason is
(C) Remains constant (D) None of these INCORRECT
Q.6 The increasing order of electronegativity in the (D) If assertion is INCORRECT reason in
following elements- [IIT-1995] CORRECT
Q.13 Assertion : F atom has a less negative electron
(A) C, N, Si, P (B) N, Si, C, P
gain enthalpy than Cl atom.
(C) Si, P, C, N (D) P, Si, N, C Reason : Additional electron are repelled more
Q.7 One element M has atomic weight 39. Its effectively by 3p electron in Cl atom than by 2p
electronic configuration is 1s2, 2s2 2p6, 3s2 3p6 electron in F atom. [IIT-2000]
4s1. The true statement for that element is-
Q.14 Assertion : LiCl is predominantly a covalent
[IIT-1995] compound .
(A) More (IE)1 (B) Transition element Reason : Electronegativity difference between
(C) Isotone with 18Ar38 (D) Stable oxide MO Li and Cl is too small [IIT-2000]

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Q.15 Assertion : The first ionization energy of Be is (A) K > Na > Li (B) Be >Mg > Ca
greater than that of B. (C) B > C > N (D) Ge > Si > C
Reason : 2p orbital is lower in energy than 2s.
[IIT-2000] Q.18 Identify the least stable ion amongst the
following- [IIT-2002]
Q.16 The correct order of acidic strength is – (A) Li¯ (B) Be¯ (C) B¯ (D) C¯
[IIT-2000] Q.19 Identify the correct order of acidic strengths of
(A) Cl2O7 > SO3 > P4O10 CO2, CO, CuO, CaO, H2O – [IIT-2002]
(B) CO2 > N2O5 < SO3 (A) CaO < CuO < H2O < CO2
(C) Na2O > MgO > Al2O3 (B) H2O < CuO < CaO < CO2
(D) K2O > CaO > MgO (C) CaO < H2O < CuO < CO2
Q.17 The set representing the correct order of first (D) H2O < CO2 < CaO < CuO
ionization potential is- [IIT-2001]

ANSWER KEY

LEVEL # 1
Q.No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Ans. B C D B B A A A A D C B C B B C B B A A
Q.No. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Ans. C C D C A A C A A C D A B C D D B C D D
Q.No. 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59
Ans. B B B C D B D B C D C A C C C D B A A
LEVEL # 2
Q.No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Ans. B B D A D C B D B B B D B C C A C C C A
Q.No. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
Ans. C A C D B D D A A A C A D D A

LEVEL # 3

Q.No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Ans. D B B B D C C C A C D D C A C D D C B C
Q.No. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Ans. C C A A B A C B A C A D D D C D B A B A
Q.No. 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
Ans. B A A B D C A D B A C C B D C A C A C A
Q.No. 61
Ans. C

LEVEL # 4
SECTION - A

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Q.No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Ans. A B B B A A C A D A B A D C C D C B A B
Q.No. 21 22 23
Ans. B A D

SECTION – B
1.[C] Order of size Fe2+ → 3d6, n = 4
Cation < parent atom < Anion Thus Fe2+ have highest no. of unpaired electrons
Na+ < Na < Na–
11.[B] IE2 of Na > Mg Because Na+ acquires
2.[A] Order of IE2 = K > Ca > Ba configuration of Ne gas

1
3.[A] Size of cation  1
+ ve ch arg e 12.[B] Size of isoelectronics 
Atomic number
 Hg+ > Hg2+
 order of radii = F– < O2– < N3–

4.[B] Pb2+ is more stable due to inert pair effect 13.[C] F atom have less electron affinity than Cl,
5.[A] From right to left in a period size increases. because additional electron are repelled more
Alkali metals have largest radius in respective effectively by 2p electrons in F-atom than by 3p
periods. electrons in Cl-atom

6.[C] Electronegativity values 14.[C] LiCl is covalent due to high polarising power of
C – 2.5 N–3.0, Si – 1.8, P = 2.1 Li+ ion (Fajan rule)
 the order is
15.[C] 2p orbital is higher in energy than 2s. IE1 of Be
Si < P < C < N is higher because of penetration effect of s
7.[C] Electronic configuration suggest that the atom is orbital.
39
19 K which is isotone (same no of neutrons) 16.[A] Acid strength  E.N
38  order of Acid strength = Cl2O7 > SO3 > P4O10
oxide of M would be M2O with 18 Ar
Acidic strength of oxide increase towards right in
8.[A] O – 1s2, 2s2 2p4 table

17.[B] Order of IE1 = Be > Mg > Ca

 No. of paired electrons = 6
18.[B] Be– is least stable due to least electron affinity of
Be (2s2 configuration)
9.[A] CO, N2O, NO and H2O are neutral oxides

10.[D] Mg2+ → 2p6, n = 0 19.[A] Oxides of s block are most basic

H2O is neutral
Ti3+ → 3d1, n = 1
CO2 is acidic
V3+ → 3d2, n = 2

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