JEE Main On 8 April 2017 Question 17

Question: Consider the following ionization enthalpies of two elements ‘A’ and ‘B’.
Element Ionization enthalpy (kJ/mol)
1st 2nd 3rd
A 899 1757 14847
B 737 1450 7731

Which of the following statements is correct? [JEE Online 08-04-2017]

Options:

A) Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ belong to group-1 where ‘A’ comes below ‘B’.

B) Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ belong to group-2 where ‘A’ comes below ‘B’.

C) Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ belong to group-1 where ‘B’ comes below ‘A’.

D) Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ belong to group-2 where ‘B’ comes below ‘A’.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ belong to group-2 where ‘B’ comes below ‘A’.