JEE MainChemistryPeriodic Table and PeriodicityMCQ+4 / −1
In general, the properties that decrease and increase down a group in the periodic table, respectively, are :
- AAtomic Radius and Electronegativity
- BElectron Gain Enthalpy and Electronegativity.
- CElectronegativity and Atomic Radius.
- DElectronegativity and Electron Gain Enthalpy.
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Correct answer: C
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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.
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We need the property that decreases down a group and the property that increases down a group, respectively.
So we are looking for:
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Check each option:
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A: Atomic Radius and Electronegativity
- Atomic radius does not decrease; it increases.
- Electronegativity does not increase; it decreases.
- Incorrect.
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B: Electron Gain Enthalpy and Electronegativity
- Electron gain enthalpy generally decreases in magnitude down a group, but electronegativity does not increase.
- Incorrect.
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C: Electronegativity and Atomic Radius
- Electronegativity decreases down a group.
- Atomic radius increases down a group.
- Correct.
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D: Electronegativity and Electron Gain Enthalpy
- Electronegativity decreases, but electron gain enthalpy does not generally increase down a group.
- Incorrect.
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Therefore, the correct answer is:
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