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Periodic Table and Periodicity question

2019 · 9 Jan · Shift 1 · Q20
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Periodic Table and Periodicity question

2019 · 9 Jan · Shift 1 · Q20

JEE MainChemistryPeriodic Table and PeriodicityMCQ+4 / −1
In general, the properties that decrease and increase down a group in the periodic table, respectively, are :
  1. A
    Atomic Radius and Electronegativity
  2. B
    Electron Gain Enthalpy and Electronegativity.
  3. C
    Electronegativity and Atomic Radius.
  4. D
    Electronegativity and Electron Gain Enthalpy.
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Correct answer: C

  1. Recall the general trends down a group in the periodic table:

    • Atomic radius generally increases down a group because new shells are added.
    • Electronegativity generally decreases down a group because the valence electrons are farther from the nucleus and shielding increases.
    • Electron gain enthalpy generally becomes less negative down a group, so its tendency to accept electrons decreases.
  2. We need the property that decreases down a group and the property that increases down a group, respectively.

    So we are looking for:

    decreases  →  Electronegativity\text{decreases} \; \to \; \text{Electronegativity}decreases→Electronegativity increases  →  Atomic Radius\text{increases} \; \to \; \text{Atomic Radius}increases→Atomic Radius

  3. Check each option:

    • A: Atomic Radius and Electronegativity

      • Atomic radius does not decrease; it increases.
      • Electronegativity does not increase; it decreases.
      • Incorrect.
    • B: Electron Gain Enthalpy and Electronegativity

      • Electron gain enthalpy generally decreases in magnitude down a group, but electronegativity does not increase.
      • Incorrect.
    • C: Electronegativity and Atomic Radius

      • Electronegativity decreases down a group.
      • Atomic radius increases down a group.
      • Correct.
    • D: Electronegativity and Electron Gain Enthalpy

      • Electronegativity decreases, but electron gain enthalpy does not generally increase down a group.
      • Incorrect.
  4. Therefore, the correct answer is:

    C: Electronegativity and Atomic Radius\boxed{\text{C: Electronegativity and Atomic Radius}}C: Electronegativity and Atomic Radius​

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