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Which one of the following arrangements represents the correct order of least negative to most negative electron gain enthalpy for C, Ca, Al, F and O? [NEET Kar. 2013]
  • a)
    Ca < Al < C < O < F
  • b)
    Al < Ca < O < C < F
  • c)
    Al < O < C < Ca < F
  • d)
    C < F < O < Al < Ca
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Ritika Khanna answered
As the nuclear charge increases, the force of attraction between the nucleus and the incoming electron increses and hence the elecron gain enthalpy becomes more negative, hence the correct order is Ca   <   Al    <   C    <   O   <    F

Pauling’s electronegativity values for elements are useful in predicting [1989]
  • a)
    Polarity of the molecules
  • b)
    Position in the E.M.F. series
  • c)
    Coordination numbers
  • d)
    Dipole moments.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Pauling scale of electronegativity was helpful in predicting (i) Nature of bond between two atoms (ii) Stability of bond by calculating the difference in electronegativities polarity of bond can be calculated.

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?    [NEET 2023]
  • a)
    Basic oxides - In2O3, K2O, SnO2
  • b)
    Neutral oxides - CO, NO2, N2O
  • c)
    Acidic oxides - Mn2O7, SO2, TeO3
  • d)
    Amphoteric oxides - BeO, Ga2O3, GeO
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Basic oxides: Basic oxides are typically oxides of metals that react with acids to form salts and water. Examples include 
In2O3
K2O
, and 
SnO2
.
However, 
SnO2
 is slightly amphoteric, so this option is not entirely accurate.
Neutral oxides: Neutral oxides are oxides that do not react significantly with either acids or bases. CO
NO2
, and 
N2O
 are all neutral oxides.
  • CO (Carbon monoxide) is neutral.
  • NO2
     (Nitrogen dioxide) and 
    N2O
     (Dinitrogen monoxide) are neutral oxides as well.
  • So, option (b) is incorrect.
Acidic oxides: Acidic oxides are oxides that react with water to form acids and can react with bases to form salts. Examples include 
Mn2O7
SO2
, and 
TeO3
.
  • Mn2O7
     (Manganese heptoxide) is acidic.
  • SO2
     (Sulfur dioxide) is acidic.
  • TeO3
     (Tellurium trioxide) is also acidic.
Therefore, option (c) is correct.
Amphoteric oxides: Amphoteric oxides can act both as acids and bases. Examples include BeO
Ga2O3
, and GeO.
  • BeO (Beryllium oxide) is amphoteric.
  • Ga2O3
     (Gallium oxide) is amphoteric.
  • GeO (Germanium oxide) is also amphoteric.
  • This matches well with the definition of amphoteric oxides, making option (d) correct.
Conclusion: The correct answer is (c) Acidic oxides - 
Mn2O7
SO2
TeO3
.

For the second period elements the correct increasing order of first ionisation enthalpy is:    [NEET 2019]
  • a)
    Li < Be < B < C < N < O < F < Ne
  • b)
    Li < B < Be < C < O < N < F < Ne
  • c)
    Li < B < Be < C < N < O < F < Ne
  • d)
    Li < Be < B < C < O < N < F < Ne
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Shivani Tiwari answered
Understanding Ionization Enthalpy
Ionization enthalpy refers to the energy required to remove an electron from an atom in its gaseous state. For the second period elements (Li to Ne), the trend in ionization enthalpy is influenced by various factors such as nuclear charge, electron shielding, and electron configuration.
Factors Influencing Ionization Energy
- Nuclear Charge: As we move across the period from Li to Ne, the nuclear charge increases, which generally leads to higher ionization enthalpy due to stronger attraction between the nucleus and the electrons.
- Electron Shielding: This effect is minimal across the period because all elements have their outermost electrons in the same shell, meaning they experience similar shielding.
- Electron Configuration: The stability of electron configurations plays a crucial role. For example, elements like Be (with a completely filled s-orbital) have higher ionization enthalpies compared to those with half-filled or unfilled orbitals.
Correct Order of Increasing Ionization Enthalpy
The correct increasing order of first ionization enthalpy for the second period elements is:
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- Li has the lowest ionization enthalpy due to its larger atomic size and single valence electron.
- B has a lower ionization enthalpy than Be because the former has a single p-electron that is easier to remove.
- Be has a higher ionization enthalpy due to its stable electron configuration (full s-orbital).
- The transition from C to N sees an increase due to greater effective nuclear charge.
- O has a slightly lower ionization enthalpy than expected due to electron-electron repulsion in its paired p-orbitals.
- F has a high ionization enthalpy due to its high electronegativity and effective nuclear charge.
- Ne has the highest ionization enthalpy with a filled shell that is very stable.
In summary, the correct increasing order is best captured by option B: Li < b="">< be="">< c="">< o="">< n="">< f="">< ne.="">

Arrange the following elements in increasing order of electronegativity:    [NEET 2024]
N, O, F, C, Si
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
  • a)
    Si < C < N < O < F
  • b)
    Si < C < O < N < F
  • c)
    O < F < N < C < Si
  • d)
    F < O < N < C < Si
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Janhavi Patel answered
Understanding Electronegativity
Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond. The values of electronegativity increase across a period and decrease down a group in the periodic table.
Electronegativity Values
- Fluorine (F): 4.0 (highest)
- Oxygen (O): 3.5
- Nitrogen (N): 3.0
- Carbon (C): 2.5
- Silicon (Si): 1.8 (lowest)
Arranging the Elements
To arrange the elements N, O, F, C, and Si in increasing order of electronegativity, we need to look at their respective values:
- Silicon (Si): 1.8
- Carbon (C): 2.5
- Nitrogen (N): 3.0
- Oxygen (O): 3.5
- Fluorine (F): 4.0
Increasing Order of Electronegativity
Based on the values mentioned, the increasing order of electronegativity is:
- Si < c="">< n="">< o="">< f="" this="" is="" reflected="" in="" option="">a)="" si="">< c="">< n="">< o="">< f,="" which="" is="" the="" correct="" answer.="">Conclusion
Understanding the trend of electronegativity helps in predicting the nature of bonds formed by these elements. Fluorine, being the most electronegative element, has a strong tendency to attract electrons, while silicon, being the least electronegative among the given elements, has a weaker attraction for electrons.

Which of the following orders of ionic radii is correctly represented?    [NEET 2014]
  • a)
    F- > O2- > Na+
  • b)
    Al3+ > Mg2+ > N3-  
  • c)
    H- > H. > H
  • d)
    Na+ > F > O2-
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Cation loose electrons are smaller in size than the parent atom, where anions gain electrons are larger in size than the parent atom.
Hence the order is H- > H. > H+

Which among the following electronic configurations belong to main group elements?   [NEET 2025]
Choose the correct answer from the option given below:
  • a)
    D and E only.
  • b)
    A, C and D only. 
  • c)
    B and E only.
  • d)
    A and C only.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Analyze the given electronic configurations to determine whether they belong to main group elements:
  • A. [Ne]3s1: This corresponds to sodium (Na), which is in Group 1. It is a main group element.
  • B. [Ar]3d34s2: This corresponds to vanadium (V), which is a transition metal (Group 5). It is not a main group element.
  • C. [Kr]4d105s25p5: This corresponds to iodine (I), which is in Group 17. It is a main group element.
  • D. [Ar]3d104s1: This corresponds to copper (Cu), which is a transition metal (Group 11). It is not a main group element.
  • E. [Rn]5f06d27s2: This corresponds to thorium (Th), which is an actinide and not a main group element.
So, only A and C belong to main group elements.

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