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

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Q.9 The paramagnetic species among the following (iii) 1s2, 2s2 2p6, 3s23p2 (iv) 1s2, 2s2 2p6,3s2 3p3
is Na+, Zn2+, Cu+, Fe3+ Which of these is expected to have the highest
(A) Na+ (B) Zn2+ second ionization enthalpy ?
(C) Cu+ (D) Fe3+ (A) (i) (B) (ii)
Ans.(D) Paramagnetic species have at least one unpaired (C) (iii) (D) (iv)
electron. Write the electronic configuration and Ans.(B) B atom after losing outermost electron acquires
observe the unpaired orbital. noble gas configuration (stable configuration).
Na+ (11) : 1s2, 2s22p6 – all paired : (11) It is difficult to remove the next electron from
Zn2+(30); 1s2, 2s22p6, 3s23p6,3d10 – All paired B+ (1s2, 2s2 2p6) ion.
(30)
Cu+ (29) : 1s2, 2s22s6, 3s23p6,3d10 – All paired Q.13 The ionic radius of Cr is minimum in which of
(29) the following compounds ?
Fe3+ (26) : 1s2,2s22p6,3s23p6,3d5– Unpaired (A) CrF3 (B) CrCl3
orbitals(26) (C) Cr2O3 (D) K2CrO4
Ans.(D) Cr has maximum oxidation number (+6) in
Q.10 The correct decreasing order of atomic size K2CrO4 and thus, has minimum ionic radius.
among the following species is : Ar, K+, Cl–,
S2–, Ca2+
Q.14 Arrange Ce3+, La3+, Pm3 and Yb3+ in increasing
(A) Ca2+ > K+ > Ar > Cl– > S2–
order of their size -
(B) K+ > Ca2+ > Cl– > Ar > S2–
(A) Yb3+ < Pm3+ < Ce3+ < La3+
(C) S2– > Cl– > Ar > K+ > Ca2+
(B) Ce3+ < Yb3+ < Pm3+ < La3+
(D) S2– > Ar > Cl– > Ca2+ > K+
(C) Yb3+ < Pm3+ < La3+ < Ce3+
Ans.(C) In isoelectronic ions, the atomic size decreases
as z/e ratio increases. (D) Pm3+ < La3+ < Ce3+ < Yb3+
Ans.(A) Lanthanide contraction is observed in these
z 16 z 17
S2–  = ; Cl–  = ; Ar  ions, i.e., ionic radius decreases as atomic
e 18 e 18 number increases.
z 18
 ;
e 18 Q.15 The ionization energy of sodium is 495 kJ mol –1.
z 19 z 20 How much energy is needed to convert atoms
K+   ; Ca2+   persent in 2.3 mg of sodium into sodium ions -
e 18 e 18
(A) 4.95 J (B) 49.5 J
Q.11 What should be the atomic number of the next (C) 495 J (D) 0.495 J
halogen if discovered in future ? Sol.(D) Ionization energy 495 kJ / mol
(A) 115 (B) 119 (C) 117 (D) 121 1mol Na = 23 gm
Ans.(C) The next halogen will have 7s 27p5 outer 2.3  10 –3
configuration. Since, the filling of 7p-orbitals 2.3 mg Na =
23
will begin after 5f and 6d-orbitals, thus the
atomic number of the new halogen will be 112 1 mol = 495 kJ / mol
(up to the filling of 6d-orbitals) plus 5, i.e., 117. 10–4 mol = 0.495 J

Q.12 The electronic configurations for some neutral

atoms are given below :
(i) 1s2, 2s2 2p6, 3s2 (ii) 1s2, 2s2 2p6, 3s1

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Development of Periodic Table, Period, Group Q.7 238

(IIIB) changes to 234
by emission
92 U 90 Th
and Block
of -particle. Daughter element will be in -
Q.1 Which of the following is not a Doeberiner (A) IIIB (B) IB (C) VB (D) IIA
triad-
(A) Li, Na, K (B) Mg, Ca, Sr Q.8 From the list given below, elements which
belongs to the same group or sub-group are -
(C) Cl, Br, I (D) S, Se, Te
(A) Atomic number = 12, 20, 4, 88
Q.2 Which of the following set of elements obeyes (B) Atomic number = 8, 16, 34, 2
Newland’s octave rule - (C) Atomic number = 11, 18, 27, 5
(A) Na, K, Rb (B) F, Cl, Br (D) Atomic number = 24, 47, 42, 55
(C) Be, Mg, Ca (D) B, Al, Ga
Q.9 The name ‘Rare earths’ is used for -
Q.3 Elements which occupied position in the lother (A) Lanthanides only
meyer curve, on the peaks, were - (B) Actinides only
(A) Alkali metals (C) Both lanthanides and actinides
(B) Highly electro positive elements (D) Alakaline earth metals
(C) Elements having large atomic volume
Q.10 There are 10 neutrons in the nucleus of the
(D) All
element zM19. It belongs to -
Q.4 Modern periodic table is based on atomic no. (A) f-block (B) s-block
experiments which proved importance of at no.
(C) d-block (D) None of these
was -
(A) Braggs work on X-ray diffraction Q.11 For Rb(Z=37), points out the number of electrons
(B) Moseleys work on X-ray spectrum present in L and N shells respectively -
(C) Mulliken’s oil drop experiment (A) 8 and 18 (B) 18 and 8
(D) Lother meyer curve plotted between at vol. (C) 8 and 8 (D) 2 and 8
& at. wt.
Q.12 The electronic configuration of an element is
Q.5 The elements of groups, 1, 2, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 1s2,2s22p6,3s23p4. The atomic number of
17 are collectively called - element present just below the above element in
(A) Noble gases periodic table is -
(B) Representative or normal elements (A) 36 (B) 34
(C) Transition elements (C) 33 (D) 32
(D) Inner transition elements Q.13 The number of elements in 5th and 6th period of
periodic table are respectively -
Q.6 The discovery of which of the following group
of elements gave a death blow to the Newlands (A) 8, 18 (B) 18, 18
Law - (C) 18, 32 (D) 18, 28
(A) Inert gases
Q.14 Atomic number of Ag is 47. In the same group
(B) Alkali metals
the atomic number of elements placed above
(C) Transuranic element and below Ag will be -
(D) Halogens (A) 37, 67 (B) 29, 79
(C) 39, 69 (D) 29, 65

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Q.15 Atomic number 15, 33, 51 represents the I II III IV
following family - (A) a b d c
(A) Carbon family (B) Nitrogen family (B) b c a d
(C) Oxygen family (D) None (C) c d b a
(D) d c b a
Q.16 The atom having the valence shell electronic
configuration 4s2 4p2 would be in -
Q.22 The ionic radii of N3–, O2– and F– are
(A) Group II A and period 3
respectively given by -
(B) Group II B and period 4
(A) 1.36, 1.40, 1.71 (B) 1.36, 1.71, 1.40
(C) Group IV A and period 4
(C) 1.71, 1.40, 1.36 (D) 1.71, 1.36, 1.40
(D) Group IV A and period 3
Q.23 The screening effect of d-electrons is -
Q.17 As applied to periodic table, which of the
(A) Equal to the p-electrons
following sets include only magic numbers -
(B) Much more than p-electrons
(A) 2, 8, 20, 28, 50, 82, 126
(C) Same as f-electrons
(B) 2, 8, 8, 18, 18, 32
(D) Less than p-electrons
(C) 2, 2, 8, 8, 18, 32
(D) 2, 8, 18, 18, 32, 32 Q.24 In which of the following compounds
manganese show maximum radius -
Q.18 In the general electronic configuration - (A) MnO2 (B) KMnO4
(n – 2)f1–14 (n – 1)d0–1 ns2, if value of n = 7 the (C) MnO (D) K3[Mn(CN)6]
configuration will be -
(A) Lanthenides Q.25 Arrange in the increasing order of atomic radii
(B) Actinides of the following elements O, C, F, Cl, Br -
(C) Transition elements (A) F < O < C < Cl < Br
(D) None (B) F < C < O < Cl < Br
(C) F < Cl < Br < O < C

Questions Atomic Radius and Question Related (D) C < O < F < Cl < Br
based on to size Q.26 The correct order of size would be -
Q.19 Z/e ratio for N3–, O2– and F– respectively will (A) Ni < Pd Pt (B) Pd < Pt < Ni
be - ~
–
(A) 0.7, 0.8 and 0.9 (B) 0.9, 0.8 and 0.7 (C) Pt > Ni > Pd (D) Pd > Pt > Ni
(C) 7, 8 and 9 (D) 9, 8 and 7
Q.27 Which group of atoms have nearly same atomic
Q.20 The correct order of atomic size of C, N, P, S radius -
follows the order - (A) Na, K, Rb, Cs (B) Li, Be, B, C
(A) N < C < S < P (B) N < C < P < S (C) Fe, Co, Ni (D) F, Cl, Br, I
(C) C < N < S < P (D) C < N < P < S Q.28 Atomic radii of Fluorine and Neon in Angstrom
units are given by -
Q.21 Match list-I with list-II and select the correct
(A) 0.72, 1.60 (B) 1.60, 1.60
answer using the codes given below -
(C) 0.72, 0.72 (D) None of these
List-I List-II
Ion Radius (in pm) Q.29 Which of the following has largest radius -
(I) Li+ (a) 216 (A) 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2
(II) Na+ (b) 195 (B) 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p1
(III) Br– (c) 60 (C) 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p3
(IV) I– (d) 95 (D) 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p5
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Q.30 Arrange the elements in increasing order of Q.37 The maximum tendency to form unipositive ion
atomic radius Na, Rb, K, Mg - is for the element with the electronic
(A) Na < K < Mg < Rb configuration-
(A) 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2
(B) K < Na < Mg < Rb
(B) 1s2, 2s22p6, 3s23p1
(C) Mg < Na < K < Rb
(C) 1s2, 2s22p6, 3s23p2
(D) Rb < K < Mg < Na
(D) 1s2, 2s22p6, 3s23p3
Q.31 Which of the following sequences is correct for
decreasing order of ionic radius - Q.38 The second ionisation potentials in electron
(A) Se–2 > I– > Br– > O–2 > F– volts of oxygen and fluorine atoms are
(B) I– > Se–2 > O–2 > Br– > F– respectively given by -
(C) Se–2 > I– > Br– > F– > O–2 (A) 35.1., 38.3 (B) 38.3, 38.3
(D) I– > Se–2 > Br– > O–2 > F– (C) 38.3, 35.1 (D) 35.1, 35.1

Q.32 The order of size is - Q.39 A sudden large jump between the values of 2 nd
(A) S–2 > Cl– > O–2 > F– and 3rd IP of an element would be associated
(B) Cl– > S–2 > O–2 > F– with the electronic configuration-
(C) S–2 > O–2 > Cl– > F– (A) 1s2, 2s2 2p6, 3s1
(D) S–2 > O–2 > F– > Cl– (B) 1s2, 2s2 2p6, 3s2 3p5
(C) 1s2, 2s2 2p6, 3s2 3p2
Q.33 Arrange the following in order of increasing (D) 1s2, 2s2 2p6 3s2
atomic radii Na, Si, Al, Ar -
Q.40 The correct order of stability of Al+, Al+2, Al+3
(A) Na < Si < Al < Ar
is-
(B) Si < Al < Na < Ar (A) Al+3 > Al+2 > Al+
(C) Ar < Al < Si < Na (B) Al+2 > Al+3 > Al+
(D) Na < Al < Si < Ar (C) Al+2 < Al+ > Al+3
(D) Al+3 > Al+ > Al+2
Q.34 Consider the isoelectronic series :
K+, S2–, Cl– and Ca2+, the radii of the ions Q.41 Ionisation energy increases in the order -
decrease as - (A) Be < B < C < N (B) B < Be < C < N
(A) Ca2+ > K+ > Cl– > S2– (C) C < N < Be < B (D) N < C < Be < B
(B) Cl– > S2– > K+ > Ca2+ Q.42 IP1 and IP2 of Mg are 178 and 348 K.cal mol –1.
(C) S2– > Cl– > K+ > Ca2+ The enthalpy required for the reqction
(D) K+ > Ca2+ > S2– > Cl– Mg  Mg2+ + 2e– is -
(A) + 170 K.cal (B) + 526 K.cal
(C) – 170 K.cal (D) – 526 K.cal
Q.35 Which of the following is not isoelectronic
series- Q.43 Highest ionisation potential in a period is shown
(A) Cl–, P3–, Ar (B) N3–, Ne, Mg+2 by -
(C) B+3, He, Li+ (D) N3–, S2–, Cl– (A) Alkali metals
(B) Noble gases
Questions (C) Halogens
based on
Ionisation potential
(D) Representative elements
Q.36 Correct orders of Ist I.P. are - Questions
(i) Li < B < Be < C based on Electron Affinity
(ii) O < N < F Q.44 In which case the energy released is minimum -
(iii) Be < N < Ne (A) Cl  Cl– (B) P  P–
(A) (i), (ii) (B) (ii), (iii) (C) N  N – (D) C  C–
(C) (i), (iii) (D) (i), (ii), (iii)

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Q.45 In the formation of a chloride ion, from an
isolated gaseous chlorine atom, 3.8 eV energy is Questions
released, which would be equal to - based on Electronegativity
(A) Electron affinity of Cl–  

(B) Ionisation potential of Cl Q.55 Which of the following is affected by stable

(C) Electronegativity of Cl configuration of an atom:
(D) Ionisation potential of Cl– (i) Electronegativity (ii) Ionisation potential
(iii) Electron affinity
Q.46 The correct order of electron affinity is -
(A) Be < B < C < N Correct answer is -
(B) Be < N < B < C (A) Only electronegativity
(C) N < Be < C < B (B) Only ionistion potential
(D) N < C < B < Be (C) Electron affinity and ionisation potential
(D) All of the above
Q.47 Electron addition would be easier in -
(A) O (B) O+ (C) O– (D) O+2 Q.56 Outermost electronic configuration of the most
electronegative element is -
Q.48 In the process Cl(g) + e– Cl–(g), H is -
(A) ns2np3 (B) ns2np6
(A) Positive (B) Negative
(C) Zero (D) None (C) ns2 (D) ns2np5

Q.49 Which of the following process energy is Q.57 Electronegativity of the following elements
liberated - increases in the order -
(A) Cl  Cl+ + e– (B) HCl  H+ + Cl– (A) O < N < S < P (B) P < S < N < O
(C) Cl + e Cl
– – (D) O– + e–  O–2 (C) P < N < S < O (D) S < P < N < O

Q.50 Second electron affinity of an element is - Q.58 Which one of the following is incorrect ?
(A) Always exothermic (A) An element which has high
(B) Endothermic for few elements electronegativity always has high electron
(C) Exothermic for few elements gain enthalpy
(D) Always endothermic (B) Electron gain enthalpy is the property of an
isolated atom
Q.51 The element having very high ionization
enethalpy but zero electron gain enthalpy is- (C) Electronegativity is the property of a
(A) H (B) F (C) He (D) Be bonded atom
(D) Both electronegativity and electron gain
Q.52 The electron affinity values for the halogens
enthalpy are usually directly related to
shown the following trend - nuclear charge and inversely related to
(A) F < Cl > Br > I (B) F < Cl < Br < I atomic size
(C) F > Cl > Br > I (D) F < Cl > Br < I
1 2 3 4 5
Q.59 HC  C – C H  C H – CH 3 Which
Q.53 The process requiring the absorption of energy is -
(A) F  F– (B) Cl  Cl– carbon atom will show minimum
electronegativity -
(C) O  O2– (D) H  H–
(A) Fifth (B) Third
Q.54 Which of the following configuration will have (C) First (D) Second
least electron affinity -
(A) ns2np5 (B) ns2np2
(C) ns2np3 (D) ns2np4

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Q.1 The IP1, IP2, IP3, IP4 and IP5 of an element are Q.9 Element X, Y and Z have atomic numbers
7.1, 14.3, 34.5, 46.8, 162.2 eV respectively. The 19, 37 and 55 respectively. Which of the
element is likely to be - following statements is true -
(A) Na (B) Si (C) F (D) Ca (A) Their ionisation potential would increase
with the increasing atomic number

Q.2 With reference to ionisation potential which one (B) ‘Y’ would have an ionisation potential in
of the following sets is correct - between those of ‘X’ and ‘Z’

(A) Li > K > B (B) B > Li > K (C) ‘Z’ would have the highest ionisation
potential
(C) Cs > Li > K (D) Cs < Li < K
(D) ‘Y’ would have the highest ionisation
Q.3 Successive ionisation energies of an element potential
‘X’ are given below (in k.cal) :
IP1 IP2 IP3 IP4 Q.10 The first (IE1) and second (IE2) ionization
energies (kJ/mol) of a few elements designated
165 195 556 595
by Roman numerals are given below. Which of
Electronic configuration of the element ‘X’ is -
these would be an alkali metal ?
(A) 1s2, 2s2 2p6, 3s2 3p2 IE1 IE2
(B) 1s2, 2s1
(A) I 2372 5251
(C) 1s2, 2s2 2p2
(B) II 520 7300
(D) 1s2, 2s2 2p6, 3s2
(C) III 900 1760
Q.4 The ionistion energy of B and Al as compared
(D) IV 1680 3380
to Be and Mg are -
(A) Lower (B) Higher Q.11 The decreasing order of the ionization potential
(C) Equal (D) None of these of the following elements is -
(A) Ne > Cl > P > S > Al > Mg
Q.5 Which of the following has 2nd IP < Ist IP -
(B) Ne > Cl > P > S > Mg > Al
(A) Mg (B) Ne (C) C (D) None
(C) Ne > Cl > S > P > Mg > Al
Q.6 Among the following elements (Whose (D) Ne > Cl > S > P > Al > Mg
electronic configuration is given below) the one
having the highest ionisation energy is - Q.12 For the processes K+(g) I K(g) II K(s)-
(A) [Ne] 3s2 3p3 (B) [Ne] 3s2 3p4 (A) Energy is released in (I) and absorbed in
(II)
(C) [Ne] 3s2 3p5 (D) [Ne] 3s2
(B) Energy is absorbed in (I) and released in
Q.7 The correct order of decreasing first ionization (II)
energy is -
(C) Energy is absorbed in both the processes
(A) Si > Al > Mg > Na
(D) Energy is released in both the processes
(B) Si > Mg > Al > Na
(C) Al > Si > Mg > Na Q.13 The order of first ionisation enthalpies of the
(D) None of these elements Li, Be, B, Na is -
(A) Li > Be > B > Na
Q.8 Which of the following transitions involves
maximum amount of energy - (B) Be > B > Li > Na

(A) M–(g)  M(g) (B) M(g)  M+(g) (C) Na > Li > B > Be
(D) Be > Li > B > Na
(C) M+(g)  M2+(g) (D) M2+(g)  M3+(g)

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Q.14 Arrange the elements S, P, As in order of
Q.21 Electron affinity is a -
increasing ionization enthalpy -
(A) Relative strength to attract the shared
(A) S < P < As (B) P < S < As
electron pair
(C) As < S < P (D) As < P < S
(B) Necessary energy required to remove the
electron from the ultimate orbit
Q.15 The correct order of second ionization potential
of C, N, O and F is - (C) Energy released when an electron is added
to the outermost shell
(A) C > N > O > F (B) O > N > F > C
(D) Energy released when an electron is added
(C) O > F > N > C (D) F > O > N > C
to the inner shell
Q.16 First, second and third IP values are 100eV,
Q.22 The electron affinities of N, O, S and Cl are
150eV and 1500eV. Element can be - such that -
(A) Be (B) B (C) F (D) Na (A) N < O < S < Cl (B) O < N < Cl < S
(C) O  Cl < N  S (D) O < S < Cl < N
Q.17 M(g) M+(g) + e–, H = 100 eV
Q.23 The correct order of electron affinity of B, C, N,
M(g)M2+(g) + 2e–, H = 250 eV O is -
Which is incorrect statement ? (A) O > C > N > B (B) B > N > C > O
(A) IE1 of M(g) is 100 eV (C) O > C > B > N (D) O > B > C > N

(B) IE1 of M+(g) is 150 eV Q.24 The correct order of electron affinity for the
different families is -
(C) IE2 of M(g) is 250 eV
(A) Halogen > carbon > nitrogen > oxygen
(D) IE2 of M(g) is 150 eV (B) Halogen > oxygen > nitrogen > carbon
(C) Halogen > nitrogen > carbon > oxygen
Q.18 I.P. of sodium is 5.14 eV, then I.P. of potassium (D) Halogen > oxygen > carbon > nitrogen
will be -
(A) Equal to sodium (B) 5.68 eV Q.25 Highest electron-affinity is associated with the
configuration -
(C) 4.34 eV (D) 10.28 eV
(A) 2s2, 2p0 (B) 2s2, 2p2
(C) 2s2, 2p3 (D) 2s2, 2p1
Q.19 The correct values of ionization enthalpies (in
kJ mol–1) of Si, P, Cl and S respectively are - Q.26 Adding electron a neutral gaseous atom usually
(A) 786, 1012, 999, 1256 leads to -
(B) 1012, 786, 999, 1256 (i) Liberation of energy
(C) 786, 1012, 1256, 999 (ii) Formation of anion
(iii) Proton/electron ratio decrease
(D) 786, 999, 1012, 1256
(iv) Proton/electron ratio increase
Q.20 Consider the following changes - Code in -
A  A+ + e– : E1 and A+  A2+ + e– : E2 (A) (i), (iv) (B) (ii), (iii), (iv)
(C) (i), (ii), (iv) (D) (i), (ii), (iii)
The energy required to pull out the two
electrons are E1 and E2 respectively. The correct Q.27 Which statement is correct -
relationship between two energies would be - (A) The E.A. of carbon is greater than oxygen
(A) E1 < E2 (B) E1 = E2 (B) The E.A. of sulphur is less than oxygen
(C) The E.A. of iodine is greater than bromine
(C) E1 > E2 (D) E1  E2
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Q.33 Arrange F, C, O, N in the decreasing order of
Q.28 Fluorine has low electron affinity than chlorine
electronegativity -
because of -
(A) Smaller radius of fluorine, high density (A) O > F > N > C
(B) Smaller radius of chlorine, high density (B) F > N > C > O
(C) Bigger radius of fluorine, less density (C) C > F > N > O
(D) Smaller radius of chlorine, less density
(D) F > O > N > C
Q.29 Which of the following element is expected to
have highest negative electron gain enthalpy - Q.34 In a group moving top to down the atomic
(A) 1s2,2s22p6,3s23p5 (B) 1s2,2s22p3 density-
(C) 1s2,2s22p4 (D) 1s2,2s22p5
(A) Decreases
Q.30 Arrange N, O and S in order of decreasing (B) Remains the same
electron affinity -
(C) Can’t be said
(A) S > O > N (B) O > S > N
(C) N > O > S (D) S > N > O (D) Generally increases

Q.31 The correct set of decreasing order of Q.35 Moving left to right in the periodic table atomic
electronegativity is - density -
(A) Li, H, Na (B) Na, H, Li (A) First increases and then decreases
(C) H, Li, Na (D) Li, Na, H (B) Remains the same
(C) Can’t be said
Q.32 Increasing order of electronegativity is -
(D) Generally increases
(A) Bi < P < S < Cl
(B) P < Bi < S < Cl
(C) S < Bi < P < Cl
(D) Cl < S < Bi < P

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LEVEL # 3
Q.1 Element P, Q, R and S belong to the same Q.8 Consider the following statements:
group. The oxide of P is acidic, oxide of Q and I. The radius of an anion is larger than that of
R are amphoteric while the oxide of S is basic. parent atom
Which of the following elements is the most II. The I.E. increases from left to right in a
electropositive ? period generally
(A) P (B) Q (C) R (D) S III. The electro-negativity of an element is the
tendency of an isolated atom to attract an
Q.2 Which of the following is an amphoteric oxide? electron
(A) MgO (B) Al2O3 The correct statements are -
(C) SiO2 (D) P2O5 (A) I alone (B) II alone
(C) I and II (D) II and III
Q.3 The first ionization potentials of four
Q.9 3 students Ram, Shyam and Raj measured the
consecutive elements present in the second
radius of an element A. The values of their
period of periodic table are 8.3, 11.3, 14.5 and practical were not same (Ram = 110 nm, Shyam
13.6 eV respectively which one of the following = 190 nm and Raj = 108 nm). Their teacher
is the first ionisation potential of nitrogen ? explained that their measurement were correct
(A) 13.6 (B) 14.5 by saying that the recorded values are -
(C) 11.3 (D) 8.3 (A) Metallic, vanderwaal and covalent radii
respectively
Q.4 Which of the following is wrong - (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
respectively
(C) Al2O3<MgO<Na2O<K2O Basic character (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 (C) I (IA) (D) 16th (VIA)
halogens, the atomic radius suddenly increases.
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) 1s2, 2s22p3 (D) 1s2, 2s22p5
(C) Vander Waal’s radius is reported in case of
inert gases Q.12 The electronic configuration of an element C is
(D) None of these 1s2, 2s2, 2p6. The formula of substance
containing only C will be -
Q.7 The incorrect statement among the following is-
(A) C8 (B) C4
(A) The properties of elements are periodic
function of their atomic numbers (C) C2 (D) C
(B) Among the isoelectric species, Na+, Mg2+
and Al3+ ion having smalles radius is Al 3+ 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

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Q.14 Density of sodium and potassium follows the (A) Fe2O3 (B) FeO
order - (C) BaO (D) Na2O
(A) K < Na (B) K > Na
(C) Na  K (D) None of these Q.24 The correct order of increasing size is -
(A) Mg2+ < Na+ < F– < Al
Q.15 Which of the following is correct statement ?
(A) SO2 is anhydride of sulphuric acid (B) F– < Al < Na+ < Mg2+
(C) Al < Mg2+ < F– < Na+
(B) NO2 is anhydride of nitric acid
(D) Na+ < Al < F– < Mg2+
(C) Cl2O7 is anhydride of perchloric acid
(D) N2O is anhydride of nitrous acid Q.25 Which of the following properties is nearly
same for two families -
Q.16 Strongest reducing agent among the following Family-1 Be, Mg, Ca, Sr........
is - Family-2 He, Ne, Ar, Kr........
(A) F– (B) Cl– (C) Br– (D) I– (A) EN
Q.17 Which of the following statements are correct? (B) EA
(A) Tl3+ salts are oxidising agents (C) IP
(B) Ga+ salts are reducing agents (D) OS (oxidation state)
(C) Pb4+ salts are better oxidising agents
Q.26 Match list-I with list-II and choose the correct
(D) All of these answer from the code given below:
Q.18 Which statement is correct ? List-I List-II
(A) Sn4+ is more stable than Sn2+ (a) Strongest reductant i. Aurum
(B) Pb2+ is more stable than Pb4+ (b) Half filled d-orbital ii. cerium
(C) Both (A) and (B) (c) Coinage metal iii. chromium
(D) None of these (d) Lanthanide iv. iodide ion
Code is -
Q.19 The size of the species, Pb, Pb 2+, Pb4+ decreases
as - (a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) Pb4+ >Pb2+ > Pb (A) iv iii i ii
(B) Pb > Pb2+ > Pb4+ (B) i ii iii iv
(C) Pb > Pb4+ > Pb2+ (C) iv i iii ii
(D) Pb4+ >Pb > Pb2+ (D) ii iii i iv

Q.20 The first ionisation energy of Mg, Al, P Q.27 Match list-I with list-II and select the correct
and S follows the order - answer using the codes given below:
(A) Mg < Al < P < S (B) Al < Mg < P < S List-I List-II
(C) Al < Mg < S < P (D) Mg < Al < S < P (element) (electronic configuration)
Q.21 Which one of the following arrangements (a) Gallium i. 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d1
represents the correct order of electron gain (b) Vanadium ii. 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d10
enthalpy (with negative sign) of given atomic (c) Zinc iii.1s22s22p63s23p64s23d104p1
species ?
(d) Scandium iv. 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d3
(A) F < Cl < O < S (B) S < O < Cl < F
Codes -
(C) O < S < F < Cl (D) Cl < F < S < O
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Q.22 Which of the following in increasing order of (A) ii i iii iv
paramagnetism ? (B) iii iv i ii
(A) Al < Mg < O < N (B) Mg < Al < N < O (C) iii iv ii i
(D) i ii iv iii
(C) Mg < Al < O < N (D) N < O < Al < Mg

Q.23 Least basic oxide is -

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Q.28 Match list-I (atomic number of element) with Q.34 The pair of amphoteric hydroxides is -
list-II (position of elements in periodic table) (A) Al(OH)3, LiOH
and select the correct answer using the codes
(B) Be(OH)2, Mg(OH)2
given below the lists :
List-I List-II (C) B(OH)3, Be(OH)2
(a) 19 i. p-block (D) Be(OH)2, Zn(OH)2
(b) 22 ii. f-block
(c) 32 iii. d-block Q.35 The correct order regarding the electro-
negativity of hybrid orbitals of carbon is ?
(d) 64 iv. s-block
Codes - (A) sp < sp2 < sp3 (B) sp > sp2 < sp3
(a) (b) (c) (d) (C) sp > sp2 > sp3 (D) sp < sp2 > sp3
(A) i ii iii iv Q.36 Consider the M(OH)3 formed by all the group
(B) iv iii i ii 13 elements. The correct sequence of acidic
(C) iv i iii ii strength of hydroxides [M(OH)3] is -
(D) ii i iii iv (A) B(OH)3 < Al(OH)3 > Ga(OH)3 > In(OH)3 >
Q.29 Arrange the following elements in decreasing Tl(OH)3
order of their electron affinity (B) B(OH)3 > Tl(OH)3 > Al(OH)3 > In(OH)3 >
(A) S > Se > O (B) Se > S > O Ga(OH)3
(C) O > Se > S (D) Se > O > Ss
(C) Al(OH)3 > Ga(OH)3 > B(OH)3 > In(OH)3 >
Q.30 The compound of vanadium has magnetic Tl(OH)3
moment of 1.73 BM. The vanadium chloride (D) B(OH)3 > Al(OH)3 > Ga(OH)3 > In(OH)3 >
has the formula - Tl(OH)3
(A) VCl2 (B) VCl3
(C) VCl4 (D) VCl5 Q.37 Arrange the following hydrides in their
increasing acid strength [CH4, H2S, PH3 and
Q.31 Ionic radii are - SiH4] -
(A) Inversely proportional to effective nuclear
charge (A) H2S < PH3 < SiH4 < CH4
(B) Inversely proportional to square of effective (B) CH4 < SiH4 < PH3 < H2S
nuclear charge (C) SiH4 < CH4 < PH3 < H2S
(C) Directly proportional to effective nuclear (D) CH4 < H2S < PH3 < SiH4
charge
(D) Directly proportional to square of effective Q.38 Arrange into the order of increasing basicity
nuclear charge (NO2, K2O, ZnO) -

Q.32 Sodium forms Na+ ion but it does not form Na+2 (A) NO2 < ZnO < K2O (B) K2O < ZnO < NO2
because - (C) NO2 < K2O < ZnO (D) K2O < NO2 < ZnO
(A) Very low value of IE1 and IE2
(B) Very high value of IE1 and IE2 Q.39 The basic character of MgO, SrO, K 2O and NiO
(C) Low value of IE1 and low value of IE2 increases in the order -
(D) Low value of IE1 and high value of IE2 (A) K2O < SrO < MgO < NiO
(B) NiO < MgO < SrO < K2O
Q.33 Lanthanoids are -
(C) MgO < NiO < SrO < K2O
(A) 14 elements in the seventh period (Atomic
no. = 58 to 71) that are filling 4f subshell (D) K2O < MgO < NiO < SrO
(B) 14 elements in the sixth period (atomic no.
= 90 to 103) that are filling 4f subshell Q.40 (A), (B) and (C) are elements in the second
(C) 14 elements in the seventh period (atomic short period. Oxide of (A) is ionic, that of (B) is
no. = 90 to 103) that are filling 5f subshell amphoteric and of (C) large a molecule. (A), (B)
(D) 14 elements in the sixth period (atomic no. and (C) have atomic number in the order -
= 58 to 71) that are filling 4f subshell (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 filled orbitals.
Q.41 Match the following lists and select the correct In a group, the ionisation energy decreases from
answer - top to bottom. In a period, the value of
List-I List-II ionisation energy increases from left to right
(a) d-block element i. 1s2,2s22s6,3s23p6,4s1 with breaks where atoms have somewhat stable
(b) Halogen ii. 1s2,2s22p6,3s23p6 configurations.
(c) Alkali metal iii.1s2,2s22p6,3s23p63d6,4s2
Q.44 Compared to the second ionisation energy (IE 2)
(d) Noble gas iv. 1s2,2s22p5
of an atom, the third ionisation energy (IE3) is -
Code :
(a) (b) (c) (d) (A) The same (B) Greater
(A) i ii iii iv (C) Smaller (D) Half
(B) iii iv i ii
Q.45 In a period, the ionisation energy is lowest for
(C) i iii ii iv
the -
(D) ii iv iii i
(A) Noble gases
Q.42 The order in which the following oxides are (B) Halogens
arranged according to decreasing basic nature (C) Alkaline earth metals
is- (D) Alkali metals
(A) Na2O > MgO > Al2O3 > SiO2
(B) SiO2 > Al2O3 > MgO > Na2O Q.46 The electronic configurations of some neutral
elements are given below -
(C) Al2O3 > SiO2 > MgO > Na2O
(a) 1s2, 2s2 (b) 1s2, 2s22p1
(D) SiO2 > MgO > Na2O > Al2O3
(c) 1s2, 2s1 (d) 1s2, 2s22p3
Which of these electronic configurations would
Q.43 Set containing isoelectronic species is - be expected to have highest second ionisation
(A) C22–, NO+, CN–, O22+ energy (IE2)
(B) CO, NO, O2, CN (A) (a) (B) (b)
(C) CO2, NO2, O2, N2O5 (C) (c) (D) (d)

(D) CO, CO2, NO, NO2

Q.47 The first (IE1) and second (IE2) ionisation
energies (kJ mol–1) of a few elements are shown
[Passage Type Ques. (46 to 53)]
below -
Passage - 1
IE1 IE2
The minimum amount of energy required to
(a) 2372 5251
remove the most loosely bound electron from an
isolated atom in the gaseous state is known as (b) 520 7300
ionisation energy or first ionisation energy or (c) 900 1760
ionisation enthalpy (IE1) of the element. The (d) 1680 3380
energy required to remove the second electron Which of the above elements is likely to be a
from the monvalent cation is called second noble gas -
ionisation enthalpy (IE2). Similarly, we have (A) (a) (B) (b) (C) (c) (D) (d)
third, fourth ..... ionistion enthalpies. The values
of ionisation energy depends on a number of Q.48 In question no. 47 which of the element is likely
factors such as (i) size of the atom (ii) screening to be a non-metal ?
(A) (a) (B) (b) (C) (c) (D) (d)

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(C) If statement-I is true but statement-II is
Q.49 Which of the order for ionisation energy is false.
correct - (D) If statement-I is false but statement-II is
(A) Be > B > C > N > O true.
(B) B < Be < C < O < N Q.55 Statmemt-I : F atom has less electron affinity
(C) B < Be < C < N < O than Cl atom.
(D) B < Be < N < C < O Statmemt-II : Additional electrons are repelled
more strongly by 3p electrons in Cl atom than
Q.50 Which of the elements Na, Mg, Si and P would by 2p electrons in F atom.
have the greatest difference between the first
and second ionisation enthalpies - Q.56 Statmemt-I : Noble gases have highest
ionization enthalpies in their respective periods.
(A) Na (B) Mg
Statmemt-II : Noble gases have stable closed
(C) Si (D) P
shell electronic configuration.
Q.51 The first ionisation energy of Mg, Al, P
Q.57 Statmemt-I : Negative electron gain enthalpy
and S follows the order -
of oxygen is less than that of fluorine but
(A) Mg < Al < P < S (B) Al < Mg < P < S greater than that of nitrogen.
(C) Al < Mg < S < P (D) Mg < Al < S < P Statmemt-II : Ionization enthalpy is as follows:
N>O>F
Passage - 2
Atoms of metals have only a few electrons in Q.58 Statmemt-I : Cs and F combines violently to
their valence shells while atoms of non-metals form CsF.
generally have more electrons in their valence Statmemt-II : Cs is most electropositive and F
shells. Metallic character is closely related to is most electronegative.
atomic radius and ionisation enthalpy. Metallic
character increases from top to bottom in a Q.59 Statmemt-I : Nitrogen has higher IE than that
group and decreases from left to right in a of oxygen.
period. Metallic character is inversely related to Statmemt-II : Nitrogen atom has smaller
electronegativity. atomic size than that of oxygen.

Q.60 Statmemt-I : Metallic character increases on

Q.52 Which of the following groups contains metals,
going down a group from top to bottom.
non-metals and metalloids -
Statmemt-II : Ionisation energy decreases on
(A) Group 1 (B) Group 17
going down a group from top to bottom.
(C) Group 14 (D) Group 2

Q.53 Non-metals belong to - Q.61 A, B and C are hydroxy-compounds of the

(A) s-block elements (B) p-block elements elements X, Y and Z respectively. X, Y and Z
are in the same period of the periodic table. A
(C) d-block elements (D) f-block elements
gives an aqueous solution of pH less than seven.
Q.54 Considering the elements B, Al, Mg and K, the B reacts with both strong acids and strong
correct order of their metallic character is - alkalies. C gives an aqueous solution which is
strongly alkaline
(A) B > Al > Mg > K (B) Al > K > B > Mg
Which of the following statements is/are true:
(C) Mg > Al > K > B (D) K > Mg > Al > B
I : The three elements are metals
STATEMENT TYPE QUESTIONS : - II : The electronegativities decrease from X to
These questions consists of two statements Y to Z.
each, printed as statement-I and statement- III : The atomic radius decreases in the order
II. While answering these Questions you are X, Y and Z.
required to choose any one of the following IV : X, Y and Z could be phosphorus,
four responses. aluminium and sodium respectively :
(A) If both statement-I and statement-II are (A) I, II, III only correct
true, and statement-II is the correct
(B) I, III only correct
explanation of statement-I.
(B) If both statement-I and statement-II are (C) II, IV only correct
true but statement-II is not the correct (D) II, III, IV only correct
explanation of statement-I

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LEVEL # 4
(Questions asked in previous AIEEE & IIT-JEE)
SECTION - A
Q.1 The correct order of ionic radius is – Q.7 Which one of the following sets of ions
represents the collection of isoelectronic
[AIEEE-2002] species ? [AIEEE-2004]
 (A) Ce > Sm > Tb > Lu (A) K+, Cl–, Mg2+, Sc3+
(B) Lu > Tb > Sm > Ce (B) Na+, Ca2+, Sc3+, F–
(C) Tb > Lu > Sm > Ce (C) K+, Ca2+, Sc3+, Cl–
(D) Sm > Tb > Lu > Ce (D) Na+, Mg2+, Al3+, Cl–
Q.2 Ce3+, La3+, Pm3+ and Yb3+ have ionic radii in Q.8 Which one of the following ions has the highest
value of ionic radius ? [AIEEE-2004]
the increasing order as – [AIEEE-2002]
(A) La3+ < Ce3+ < Pm3+ < Yb3+ (A) O2– (B) B3+ (C) Li+ (D) F–
(B) Yb3+ < Pm3+ < Ce3+ < La3+ Q.9 Among Al2O3, SiO2, P2O3 and SO2 the correct
(C) La3+ = Ce3+ < Pm3+ < Yb3+ order of acid strength is : [AIEEE-2004]
(D) Yb3+ < Pm3+ < La3+< Ce3+ (A) Al2O3 < SiO2 < SO2 < P2O3
(B) SiO2 < SO2 < Al2O3 < P2O3
Q.3 According to the Periodic Law of elements, the
(C) SO2 < P2O3 < SiO2 < Al2O3
Variation in properties of elements is related to
their ? [AIEEE-2003] (D) Al2O3 < SiO2 < P2O3 < SO2
(A) Nuclear masses
Q.10 The formation of the oxide ion requires first an
(B) Atomic numbers exothermic and then an endothermic step as
(C) Nuclear neutron-proton number ratio shown below : [AIEEE-2004]
(D) Atomic masses O(g) + e– = O–(g) H° = – 142 kJ mol–1
Q.4 The reduction in atomic size with increase in O–(g) + e– = O2–(g) H° = 844 kJ mol–1
atomic number is a characteristic of elements This is because of :
of - [AIEEE-2003] (A) O– ion will tend to resist the addition of
(A) d-block another electron
(B) f-block (B) Oxygen has high electron affinity
(C) Radioactive series (C) Oxygen is more electronegative
(D) High atomic masses (D) O– ion has comparatively larger size than
oxygen atom
Q.5 Which one of the following groups represent a
collection of isoelectronic species ? Q.11 In which of the following arrangements the
(At. no. Cs = 55, Br = 35) [AIEEE-2003] order is NOT according to the property
3– – + indicated against it ? [AIEEE-2005]
(A) N , F , Na (B) Be, Al3+, Cl–
(A) Al3+ < Mg2+ < Na+ < F– – increasing ionic
(C) Ca2+, Cs+, Br (D) Na+, Ca2+, Mg2+ size
(B) B < C < N < O – increasing first ionization
Q.6 The atomic numbers of vanadium (V). enthalpy
Chromium (Cr), manganese (Mn) and iron (Fe) (C) I < Br < F < Cl – increasing electron gain
respectively 23, 24, 25 and 26. Which one of enthalpy (with negative sign)
these may be expected to have the higher (D) Li < Na < K < Rb – increasing metallic
second ionization enthalpy ? [AIEEE-2003] radius
(A) Cr (B) Mn (C) Fe (D) V

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Q.18 lanthanoid contraction is caused due to -
Q.12 Which of the following oxides is amphoteric in [AIEEE-2006]
character ? [AIEEE-2005] (A) The same effective nuclear charge from Ce
to Lu
(A) SnO2 (B) SiO2 (C) CO2 (D) CaO
(B) The imperfect shielding on outer electrons
by 4f electrons from the nuclear charge
Q.13 Pick out the isoelectronic structure from the
(C) The appreciable shielding on outer
following : [AIEEE-2005] electrons by 4f electrons from the nuclear
I. +CH3 II. H3O+ III. NH3 IV. CH3– charge
(D) The appreciable shielding on outer
(A) I and II (B) III and IV electrons by 5d electrons from the nuclear
(C) I and III (D) II, III and IV charge
Q.19 Which one of the following orders presents
Q.14 The lanthanide contraction is responsible for the the correct sequence of the increasing basic
fact that [AIEEE-2005] nature of the given oxides ? [AIEEE-2011]
(A) Zr and Y have about the same radius (A) Al2O3 < MgO < Na2O < K2O
(B) Zr and Nb have similar oxidation state (B) MgO < K2O < Al2O3 < Na2O
(C) Zr and Hf have about the same radius (C) Na2O < K2O < MgO < Al2O3
(D) Zr and Zn have the same oxidation state
(D) K2O < Na2O < Al2O3 < MgO
Q.20 The correct order of electron gain enthalpy
Q.15 Which of the following factors may be regarded with negative sign of F, Cl, Br and I, having
as the main cause the lanthanide contraction ? atomic number 9, 17, 35 and 53 respectively,
[AIEEE-2005] is - [AIEEE-2011]
(A) Poor shielding of one of 4f electron by (A) F > Cl > Br > I (B) Cl > F > Br > I
another in the subshell (C) Br > Cl > I > F (D) I > Br > Cl > F
Q.21 The increasing order of the ionic radii of the
(B) Effective shielding of one of 4f electrons by
given isoelectronic species is : [AIEEE-2012]
another in the subshell
(A) S2–, Cl–, Ca2+, K+ (B) Ca2+, K+, Cl–, S2–
(C) Poorer shielding of 5d electrons by 4f
electrons (C) K+, S2–, Ca2+, Cl– (D) Cl–, Ca2+, K+, S2–
(D) greater shielding of 5d electrons by 4f Q.22 Which of the following represents the correct
electrons order of increasing first ionization enthalpy for
Ca, Ba, S, Se and Ar ? [JEE Main 2013]
Q.16 The increasing order of the first ionization (A) Ba < Ca < Se < S < Ar
enthalpies of the elements B, P, S and F (lowest (B) Ca < Ba < S < Se < Ar
first) is – [AIEEE-2006] (C) Ca < S < Ba < Se < Ar
(A) F < S < P < B (B) P < S < B < F (D) S < Se < Ca < Ba < Ar
(C) B < P < S < F (D) B < S < P < F Q.23 The first ionisation potential of Na is 5.1 eV.
The value of electron gain enthalpy of Na + will
be – [JEE Main 2013]
Q.17 Which one of the following sets of ions
represents a collection of isoelectronic species? (A) – 10.2 eV (B) + 2.55 eV
[AIEEE-2006] (C) – 2.55 eV (D) – 5.1 eV
SECTION - B
(A) N3–, O2–, F–, S2– Q.1 Which one of the following has largest size ?
(B) Li+, Na+, Mg2+, Ca2+ [IIT-1993]
(A) Na (B) Na+
(C) K+, Cl–, Ca2+, Sc3+
(C) Na– (D) None of these
(D) Ba2+, Sr2+, K+, Ca2+

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Q.2 The decreasing order of the second ionization Q.12 The correct order of radii is - [IIT-2000]
energy of K, Ca and Ba is (At. Nos. K = 19, (A) N < Be < B (B) F¯ < O2–- < N3–
Ca = 20, Ba = 56) [IIT-1993] (C) Na < Li < K (D) Fe3+ < Fe2+ < Fe4+
(A) K > Ca > Ba (B) Ca > Ba > K Directions : The questions below to consist
(C) Ba > K > Ca (D) K > Ba > Ca of an 'assertion in column 1 and the 'reason' in
Q.3 Element Hg has two oxidation states Hg+1 & column 2. Against the specific question
Hg+2. The right order of radii of these ions - number, write in the appropriate space.
[IIT-1994] (A) If both assertion and reason are
CORRECT, and reason is the
(A) Hg > Hg
+1 +2
(B) Hg > Hg+1
+2
CORRECT explanation of the assertion.
(C) Hg+1 = Hg+2 (D) Hg+2  Hg+1 (B) If both assertion and reason are
Q.4 Which has most stable + 2 oxidation state : CORRECT, but reason is not the
[IIT-1995] CORRECT explanation of the assertion.
(A) Sn (B) Pb (C) Fe (D) Ag (C) If assertion is CORRECT but reason is
INCORRECT
Q.5 Moving from right to left in a periodic table, the (D) If assertion is INCORRECT reason in
atomic size is- [IIT-1995] CORRECT
(A) Increased (B) Decreased Q.13 Assertion : F atom has a less negative electron
(C) Remains constant (D) None of these gain enthalpy than Cl atom.
Reason : Additional electron are repelled more
Q.6 The increasing order of electronegativity in the
effectively by 3p electron in Cl atom than by 2p
following elements- [IIT-1995] electron in F atom. [IIT-2000]
(A) C, N, Si, P (B) N, Si, C, P
(C) Si, P, C, N (D) P, Si, N, C Q.14 Assertion : LiCl is predominantly a covalent
compound .
Q.7 One element M has atomic weight 39. Its
Reason : Electronegativity difference between
electronic configuration is 1s2, 2s2 2p6, 3s2 3p6 Li and Cl is too small [IIT-2000]
4s1. The true statement for that element is-
Q.15 Assertion : The first ionization energy of Be is
[IIT-1995]
greater than that of B.
(A) More (IE)1 (B) Transition element Reason : 2p orbital is lower in energy than 2s.
(C) Isotone with 18Ar38 (D) Stable oxide MO [IIT-2000]

Q.8 The number of paired electrons in oxygen is - Q.16 The correct order of acidic strength is –
[IIT-1995] [IIT-2000]
(A) 6 (B) 16 (C) 8 (D) 32 (A) Cl2O7 > SO3 > P4O10
Q.9 Which of the following oxide is neutral ? (B) CO2 > N2O5 < SO3
[IIT-1996] (C) Na2O > MgO > Al2O3
(A) CO (B) SnO2 (C) ZnO (D) SiO2 (D) K2O > CaO > MgO
Q.10 Which of the following has the maximum
Q.17 The set representing the correct order of first
number of unpaired electrons - [IIT-1996]
ionization potential is- [IIT-2001]
(A) Mg2+ (B) Ti3+ (C) V3+ (D) Fe2+ (A) K > Na > Li (B) Be >Mg > Ca
Q.11 The incorrect statement among the following is - (C) B > C > N (D) Ge > Si > C
[IIT-1997]
(A) the first ionisation potential of Al is less Q.18 Identify the least stable ion amongst the
than the first ionisation potential of Mg following- [IIT-2002]
(B) the second ionisation potential of Mg is greater (A) Li¯ (B) Be¯ (C) B¯ (D) C¯
that the second ionisation potential of Na Q.19 Identify the correct order of acidic strengths of
(C) the first ionisation potential of Na is less CO2, CO, CuO, CaO, H2O – [IIT-2002]
than the first ionisation potential of Mg
(A) CaO < CuO < H2O < CO2
(D) the third ionisation potential of Mg is greater than
the third ionisation potential of Al (B) H2O < CuO < CaO < CO2
(C) CaO < H2O < CuO < CO2
(D) H2O < CO2 < CaO < CuO

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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
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 5.[A] From right to left in a period size increases.
Cation < parent atom < Anion Alkali metals have largest radius in respective
Na+ < Na < Na– periods.

2.[A] Order of IE2 = K > Ca > Ba 6.[C] Electronegativity values

C – 2.5 N–3.0, Si – 1.8, P = 2.1
1  the order is
3.[A] Size of cation 
 ve ch arg e Si < P < C < N
 Hg+ > Hg2+

4.[B] Pb2+ is more stable due to inert pair effect

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7.[C] Electronic configuration suggest that the atom is
39 13.[C] F atom have less electron affinity than Cl,
19 K which is isotone (same no of neutrons)
38
because additional electron are repelled more
oxide of M would be M2O with 18 Ar effectively by 2p electrons in F-atom than by 3p
electrons in Cl-atom
8.[A] O – 1s2, 2s2 2p4
14.[C] LiCl is covalent due to high polarising power of
Li+ ion (Fajan rule)
 No. of paired electrons = 6
15.[C] 2p orbital is higher in energy than 2s. IE 1 of Be
is higher because of penetration effect of s
9.[A] CO, N2O, NO and H2O are neutral oxides orbital.
10.[D] Mg2+  2p6, n = 0 16.[A] Acid strength  E.N
Ti3+  3d1, n = 1  order of Acid strength = Cl2O7 > SO3 > P4O10
V3+ 3d2, n = 2 Acidic strength of oxide increase towards right
Fe2+  3d6, n = 4 in table
Thus Fe2+ have highest no. of unpaired electrons 17.[B] Order of IE1 = Be > Mg > Ca
11.[B] IE2 of Na > Mg Because Na+ acquires
18.[B] Be– is least stable due to least electron affinity
configuration of Ne gas
of Be (2s2 configuration)

1 19.[A] Oxides of s block are most basic

12.[B] Size of isoelectronics 
Atomic number H2O is neutral
CO2 is acidic
 order of radii = F– < O2– < N3–

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