EXERCISE I (A)

QUANTUM NUMBER
Q.1 A neutral atom of an element two has two K, eight L, nine M and two N electrons then electronic
configuration of the element is __________.

Q.2 Correct set of four quantum numbers for valence electron of rubidium( Z = 37) is
1 1 1 1
(A) 5, 0, 0, + (B) 5, 1, 0, + (C) 5, 1, 1, + (D) 6, 0, 0, +
2 2 2 2

Q.3 The correct set of quantum numbers for the unpaired electron of chlorine atom is
n l m n l m
(A) 2 1 0 (B) 2 1 1
(C) 3 1 1 (D) 3 0 0

Q.4 The total number of neutrons in dipositive zinc ions with mass number 70 is
(A) 34 (B) 40 (C) 36 (D) 38

Q.5 Principal quantum number of an atom represents

(A) Size of the orbit (B) Spin angular momentum
(C) Orbital angular momentum (D) Space orientation of the orbital

Q.6 Which of the following sets of quantum numbers represent an impossible arrangement
n l m ms n l m ms
1 1
(A) 3 2 –2 (B) 4 0 0
2 2
1 1
(C) 3 2 –3 (D) 5 3 0
2 2

Q.7 The explanation for the presence of three unpaired electrons in the nitrogen atom can be given by
(A) Pauli’s exclusion principle (B) Hund’s rule
(C) Aufbau’s principle (D) Uncertainty principle

Q.8 The maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in the Mth shell is
(A) 2 (B) 8 (C) 18 (D) 32

Q.9 Which quantum number will determine the shape of the subshell
(A) Principal quantum number (B) Azimuthal quantum number
(C) Magnetic quantum number (D) Spin quantum number

Q.10 Which of the following has maximum number of unpaired electron (atomic number of Fe 26)
(A) Fe (B) Fe (II) (C) Fe (III) (D) Fe (IV)

Q.11 It is known that atom contain protons, neutrons and electrons. If the mass of neutron is assumed to half
of its original value where as that of proton is assumed to be twice of its original value then the atomic
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mass of 6 C will be
(A) same (B) 25% more (C) 14.28 % more (D) 28.5% less
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Q.12 The quantum numbers of four electrons (e1 to e4) are given below
n l m s n l m s
e1 3 0 0 +1/2 e2 4 0 0 1/2
e3 3 2 2 –1/2 e4 3 1 –1 1/2
The correct order of decreasing energy of these electrons is:
(A) e4 > e3 > e2 > e1 (B) e2 > e3 > e4 > e1 (C) e3 > e2 > e4 > e1 (D) none

Q.13 If the nitrogen atom had electronic configuration 1s7, it would have energy lower that of normal ground
state configuration 1s2 2s2 2p3 , because the electrons would be closer to the nucleus. Yet 1s7 is not
observed because it violates :–
(A) Heisenberg uncertainity principle (B) Hunds rule
(C) Pauli’s exclusion principle (D) Bohr postulate of stationary orbits

Multiple Choice:
Q.14 The number of d- electrons in Mn2+ is equal to that of
(A) p-electrons in N (B) s-electron in Na
(C) d-electrons in Fe+3 (D) p-electrons in O–2

Assertion Reason :
Q.15 Statement-1 : The groundstate configuration of Cr is [Ar] 3d54s1
Statement-2 : The energy of atom is lesser in 3d5 4s1 configuration compared to 3d4 4s2 configuration.
(A) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOT the correct explanation for statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.

Q.16 Statement-1 : Minimum principal quantum number of an orbital belonging to 'g' sub-shell
is 5.
Statement-2 : For a given value of principal quantum number (n), l may have values 0 to
(n–1) only.
(A) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOT the correct explanation for statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.

Match the column :

Q.17 Match the following:
Column I Column II
(A) Same number of unpaired (P) Na+, Mg2+, F¯
electrons are present in

(B) Same number of electron (Q) F¯, Mg, O2–

in s & p subshells.

(C) Number of electrons with (R) Mg, Ne, O2–

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 EXERCISE I (B)
Only one correct
Atomic & Ionic Radii

Q.1 The size of the following species increases in the order:

(A) Mg2+ < Na+ < F– (B) F– < Na+ < Mg2+
(C) Mg < F– < Na+ (D) Na+ < F– < Mg2+

Q.2 Highest size will be of

(A) Br– (B) I (C) I– (D) I+

Q.3 Element Hg has two oxidation states Hg+1 & Hg+2. the right order of radii of these ions.
(A) Hg+1 > Hg+2 (B) Hg+2 > Hg+1 (C) Hg+1 = Hg+2 (D) Hg+2 Hg+1

Q.4 The correct order of increasing atomic size of element N,F, Si & P.
(A) N < F < Si < P (B) F > N < P < Si
(C) F < N < P < Si (D) F < N < Si < P

Q.5 The correct order of atomic or ionic size

(A) N < Li < B (B) Cl < Mg < Ca (C) Ca+2 < S–2 < Cl¯ (D) Na+ < Mg+2 < Cl¯

Ionization Energy or Potential

Q.6 In which of the following electronic configuration ionisation energy will be maximum in
(A) [Ne] 3s2 3p1 (B) [Ne] 3s2 3p2 (C) [Ne] 3s2 3p3 (D) [Ar] 3d10 4s2 4p3

Q.7 The correct order of second ionisation potential of C, N, O and F is:

(A) C > N > O > F (B) O > N > F >C (C) O > F > N > C (D) F > O > N > C

Q.8 Decreasing ionization potential for K, Ca & Ba is

(A) Ba> K > Ca (B) Ca > Ba > K (C) K > Ba > Ca (D) K > Ca > Ba

Q.9 Which of the following ionisation energy order is/are correct.

(A) Be+ > B2+ (B) C3+ > B2+ (C) N4+ < O5+ (D) F6+ < C3+

Q.10 The ionization energy will be maximum for the process.

(A) Ba  Ba+ (B) Be Be+ (C) Cs  Cs+ (D) Li  Li+

Q.11 The correct order of second I.P.

(A) Na < Mg > Al < Si (B) Na > Mg < Al > Si
(C) Na > Mg > Al < Si (D) Na > Mg > Al > Si

Q.12 Alkaline earth metals always form dipositive ions due to

(A) IE2 – IE1 > 11 eV (B) IE2 – IE1 = 17 eV
(C) IE2 – IE1 < 11 eV (D) None of these

Q.13 Amongst the following, the incorrect order is

(A) IE1 (Al) < IE1 (Mg) (B) IE1 (Na) < IE1(Mg)
(C) IE2 (Mg) > IE2 (Na) (D) IE3 (Mg) > IE3 (Al)

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 Electron affinity or Electron Gain Enthalpy
Q.14 The electron affinity of the members of oxygen family of the periodic table, follows the sequence
(A) O > S > Se (B) S > O > Se (C) O < S > Se (D) Se > O > S

Q.15 The process requires absorption of energy is

(A) F  F– (B) Cl  Cl– (C) O–  O2– (D) H  H–

Q.16 Of the following elements, which possess the highest electron affinity?
(A) As (B) O (C) S (D) Se

Q.17 Electron affinities of O,F,S and Cl are in the order.

(A) O < S < Cl < F (B) O < S < F < Cl
(C) S < O < Cl < F (D) S < O < F < Cl

Q.18 Which of the following statement is not true?

(A) F atom can hold additional electron more tightly than Cl atom
(B) Cl atom can hold additional electron more tightly than F atom
(C) The incoming electron encounters greater repulsion for F atom than for Cl atom
(D) It is easier to remove an electron from F¯ than Cl¯.

Q.19 Increasing order of Electron affinity for following configuration.

(a) 1s2, 2s2 2p3 (b) 1s2, 2s2 2p4
(c) 1s2, 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p4 (d) 1s2, 2s2 2p6, 3s2 3p3
(A) a < d < b < c (B) d < a < c < b (C) a < b < c < d (D) a < b < d < c

Q.20 Highest electron affinity is shown by

(A) F¯ (B) Cl¯ (C) Li+ (D) Na+

Electronegativity
Q.21 The outermost electronic configuration of most electronegative element is:
(A) ns2 np (B) ns2 np4 (C) ns2 np5 (D) ns2 np6

Q.22 In the following which configuration of element has maximum electronegativity.

(A) 1s2, 2s2 2p5 (B) 1s2, 2s2 2p6 (C) 1s2, 2s2 2p4 (D) 1s2, 2s2 2p6, 3s2 3p3

Q.23 On the Pauling’s electronegativity scale, which element is next to F .

(A) Cl (B) O (C) Br (D) Ne

Q.24 The increasing order of acidic nature of Li2O, BeO, B2O3

(A) Li2O > BeO < B2O3 (B) Li2O < BeO < B2O3
(C) Li2O < BeO > B2O3 (D) Li2O > BeO > B2O3

Q.25 Bond distance C–F in (CF4) & Si–F in (SiF4) are respective 1.33Å & 1.54 Å. C–Si bond is 1.87 Å.
Calculation the covalent radius of F atom ignoring the electronegativity differences.
1.33  1.54  1.8 1.54
(A) 0.64 Å (B) Å (C) 0.5 Å (D) Å
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Q.26 Which of the following element is having highest electronegativity.
(A) 1s2 2s2 2p1 (B) [Ne] 3s2 3p1 (C) [He] 2s2 2p4 (D) [Ne] 3s2 3p5

Q.27 The lowest electronegativity of the element from the following atomic number is.
(A) 37 (B) 55 (C) 9 (D) 35

Q.28 Which one is not correct order of electronegativity.

(A) F > Cl > Br > I (B) Si > Al > Mg > Na
(C) Cl > S > P > Si (D) None of these

Q.29 Calculate the bond length of C–X bond if C – C bond length is 1.54 Å and X–X bond length is 1.2 Å
and electronegativities of C and X are 2.0 and 3.0 respectively.
(A) 2.74 Å (B) 1.37 Å (C) 1.46 Å (D) 1.28 Å

Q.30 Two elements A & B are such that B. E. of A–A, B–B & A–B are respectively 81 Kcal / mole,
64 Kcal / mole, 76 Kcal / mole & if electronegativity of B is 2.4 then the electronegativity of A may be
approximately, if xB > xA
(A) 2.81 (B) 1.8 (C) 1.99 (D) 3.0

Miscellaneous
Q.31 Which of the following does not reflect the periodicity of element
(A) Bonding behaviour (B) Electronegativity (C) Ionisation potential (D) Neutron/ Proton ratio

Q.32 Choose the s-block element from the following:

(A) 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6, 3d5, 4s1 (B) 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6, 3d10, 4s1
2 2 6 2 6
(C) 1s , 2s , 2p , 3s , 3p , 4s 1 (D) all of the above

Q.33 False statement for periodic classification of elements is

(A) The properties of the elements are periodic function of their atomic numbers.
(B) Number of non-metallic elements is less than the number of metallic elements.
(C) First ionization energy of elements does not increase regularly with the increasing of atomic number in
a period.
(D) d-subshell is filled by final electron with increasing atomic number of inner transition elements.

Q.34 Pick out the isoelectronic species from the following:

I. +CH3 II. H3O+ III. NH3 IV. CH 3
(A) I and II (B) III and IV (C) I and III (D) II, III and IV

Q.35 If there were 10 periods in the periodic table then how many elements would this period can maximum
comprise of.
(A) 50 (B) 72 (C) 32 (D) 98

Q.36 Among the following which species is/are paramagnetic

(i) Sr2+ (ii) Fe3+ (iii) Co2+ (iv) S2– (v) Pb2+
(A) i, iv, v (B) i, ii, iii (C) ii, iii (D) iv, v

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Q.37 If each orbital can hold a maximum of three electrons, the number of elements in 9th period of periodic
table (long form) are
(A) 48 (B) 162 (C) 50 (D) 75

Q.38 The Zeff for

3d electron of Cr
4s electron of Cr
3d electron of Cr3+
3s electron of Cr3+ are in the order respectively
(A) 4.6, 2.95, 4.95, 8.05 (B) 4.95, 2.95, 4.6, 8.05
(C) 4.6, 2.95, 5.3, 12.75 (D) none of these

Q.39 Which of the following element has highest metallic character .

Element IP
(A) P 17 eV
(B) Q 2 eV
(C) R 10 eV
(D) S 13 eV

Q.40 The electronic configuration of an element is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p4. The atomic number and the group
number of the element ‘X’ which is just below the above element in the periodic table are respectively.
(A) 24 & 6 (B) 24 & 15 (C) 34 & 16 (D) 34 & 8

Q.41 Maximum number of Fe2+ ions can be produced from Fe atom by absorbing energy from which of the
following process. (Considering equal number of given species.)
(A) Formation of O¯ form O-atom. (B) Formation of F¯ form F-atom.
(C) Formation of Cl¯ form Cl-atom. (D) Formation of S¯ form S-atom.

More than one correct

Q.42 Which of the following is correct order of EA.
(A) N < C < O < F (B) F > Cl > Br > I
(C) Cl > F > Br > I (D) C < N < O < F

Q.43 Select the correct statement(s).

(A) The value of electron gain enthalpy of an element can be -ve or +ve.
(B) In the periodic table, metallic character of the elements increases down the group and decreases
across the period
(C) The Cl¯ & S2– are isoelectronic species but first one is not smaller in size than the second
(D) Ionization enthalpy of an atom is equal to electron gain enthalpy of cation

Q.44 Which of the following statements is/are incorrect.

(A) Boron is diagonally related to magnesium.
(B) Bi5+ ion has smaller radius compared to Bi3+.
(C) last number of the seventh period of periodic table will have atomic number of 124 if discovered.
(D) Al2O3 is an amphoteric oxide.

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Q.45 Which of the following are correct
(A) IE2(Mg) < IE2 (Na) (B) EA (N) < EA (P)
(C) Atomic size Mg+2 > Atomic size (Li+) (D) IP of Na < Mg < Al
Q.46 In halogen, which of the following properties increase from iodine to fluroine
(A) Ionisation energy (B) Electronegativity (C) Bond length (D) Electron affinity
Q.47 Which of the following pair have nearly the same atomic radii
(A) Al and Ga (B) Fe and Ni (C) Zr and Hf (D) Pt & Pd
Q.48 In which of the following sets of elements 1st element is more metallic then second.
(A) Ba, Ca (B) Sb, Sn (C) Ge, S (D) Na, F
Q.49 Amongst the following statements, which is / are correct?
(A) Electronegtaivity of sulphur is greater than that of oxygen.
(B) Electron affinity of oxygen is smaller than that of sulphur.
(C) Electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is most negative
(D) Electron gain enthalpy of chlorine is most negative
Q.50 Which of the following is/are correct?
(A) For A(g) + e–  A¯ (g) H may be negative
(B) For A¯(g) + e–  A2– (g) H may be negative
(C) For A¯(g) + e–  A2– (g) H must be positive
(D) For A+3 (g) + e¯  A+2 (g) H must be negative
Q.51 Which of the following is false
(A) Cr2+(g) ion has greater magnetic moment compared to Co3+(g).
(B) The magnitude of ionization potential of iron anion (monoanion) would be equal to electron gain
enthalpy of iron.
(C) lanthanide contraction is cause of lower I.P. of Pb than Sn.
(D) If successive ionization energy are 332, 738, 849, 4080, 4958 (in kJ/mol). Then this element can be
of 15th group.
Q.52 Select the correct order (s).
(A) IE1 of F > IE1 of Cl (B) E A of O > E A of S
(C) Ionic radius of Cl¯ > Ionic radius of K+ (D) None of these
Match the column
Q.53 If electrons are filled in the sub shells of an atom in the following order 1s, 2s, 2p, 3s, 3p, 3d, 4s, 4p, 4d,
4f......... then match the following element in List I with block in List II.
List-I List-II
(A) K(19) (P) s-Block
(B) Fe(26) (Q) p-Block
(C) Ga(31) (R) d-Block
(D) Sn(50) (S) f-block
Q.54 Match the characteristics mentioned in List II with the process in List I.
List I List II
(A) O (g) + e¯  O¯ (g) (P) Positve electron gain enthalpy
(B) O¯ (g) + e¯  O2¯ (g) (Q) Negative electron gain enthalpy
(C) Na¯(g)  Na(g) + e– (R) Exothermic
(D) +
Mg (g) + e  Mg (g)
– (S) Endothermic

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Q.55 Match the column :
Column I Column II
(A) Highest density (P) Lithium
(B) Metallic character (Q) Osmium
(C) Lightest Metal (R) Mercury
(D) Liquid at room temperature (S) Bromine
Q.56 Match the column :
Column I Column II
(A) Cl (P) Metallic
(B) F (Q) Highest electron affinity
(C) Cu (R) Electronegative element
(D) He (S) Highest ionisation energy.
Q.57 Match the column :
Column-I Column-II
(A) Ni (P) Elements having number of unpaired electron in
their dipositive ion = 2.
(B) K (Q) At least 13 electrons are having magnetic
quantum number 'zero'.
(C) Mn (R) Atom is paramagnetic.
(D) Pd (S) Element is not transition element

Assertion & Reason (Q.58 to 62)

In following question a Statement 1 and Statement 2 is given. Choose the correct answers from the
codes A, B, C, D given for given question.
(A) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOT the correct explanation for
statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.
Q.58 Statement-1 : The first ionization energy of Be is greater than that of B.
Statement-2 : 2p orbital is lower in energy than 2s.
Q.59 Statement-1 : IE1 of N is greater than O.
Statement-2 : N-atom is bigger than O in size.
Q.60 Statement-1 : First electron gain enthalpy is alway -ve for an element.
Statement-2 : Magnitude of elerctron gain enthalpy irregularly increases from left to right in a
period.
Q.61 Statement-1 : Ionization potential of Sn is less than Pb.
Statement-2 : Ionization potential is inversaly proportional to atomic size.
Q.62 Statement-1 : Magnitude of electron gain enthalpy of Cl is largest in periodic table.
Statement-2 : Halogen’s have largest electron gain enthalpy in a period.

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Comprehension
Question No. 63 and 64 are based on the following information.
Four elements P, Q, R & S have ground state electronic configuration as:
P  1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p3 Q  1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p1
R  1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d10 4s2 4p3 S  1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d10 4s2 4p1
Q.63 Comment which of the following option represent the correct order of true (T) & false (F) statement.
I size of P < size of Q II size of R < size of S
III size of P < size of R (appreciable difference) IV size of Q < size of S (appreciable difference)
(A) TTTT (B) TTTF (C) FFTT (D) TTFF

Q.64 Order of IE1 values among the following is

(A) P > R > S  Q (B) P < R < S < Q (C) R > S > P > Q (D) P > S > R > Q

Question No. 65 and 66 are based on the following information.

The electron affinity is a inherent property of the atom and it depends upon several factors.
Q.65 The correct electron affinity order is
(A) F > Cl (B) Cl > F (C) S < P (D) N > O

Q.66 Choose the incorrect statement.

(A) 1st I.E. of A¯ is equal to electron affinity of A
(B) 2nd electron affinity is always greater than 1st electron affinity.
(C) O  O2– process is endothermic
(D) Li  Li+ process is endothermic.

Question No. 67 and 69 are based on the following information.

Nature of bond can be predicted on the basis of electronegativity of bonded atoms, greater difference
in electronegativity (X), more will be the polarity of bond, and polar bond are easily broken in polar
solvent like water. For hydroxy acids XO – XA difference predict the nature of oxide formed by the
element A.
|XO – XA| > |XO – XH| then A–O–H show basic nature (NaOH)
|XO – XA| < |XO – XH| then A–O–H show acidic nature (H–O–Cl)
With the help of EN values [ENA = 1.8, ENB = 2.6, ENC = 1.6, END = 2.8] answer the following
questions for the compounds HAO, HBO, HCO, HDO.
Q.67 Compounds whose aqueous solution is acidic and order of their acidic strength
(A) AOH, COH ; AOH < COH (B) HDO, HBO ; HDO > HBO
(C) AOH, COH ; AOH > COH (D) HDO, HBO ; HDO < HBO

Q.68 Compounds whose aqueous solution is basic and order of their basic strength
(A) AOH, COH ; AOH < COH (B) HDO, HBO ; HDO > HBO
(C) AOH, COH ; AOH > COH (D) HDO, HBO ; HDO < HBO

Q.69 Percentage ionic character of compound AB is

(A) 42.42% (B) 24.24% (C) 15.04% (D) None of these

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 EXERCISE II
Q.1 Use the following system of naming elements in which first alphabets of the digits are written collectively,
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
nil uni bi tri quad pent hex sept oct enn
to write three-letter symbols for the elements with atomic number 101 to 109.
[Example : 101 is Unu....]

Q.2 Mg2+, O2–, Na+, F–, N3– (Arrange in decreasing order of ionic size)

Q.3 Why Ca2+ has a smaller ionic radius than K+.

Q.4 Arrange in decreasing order of atomic size : Na, Cs, Mg, Si, Cl.

Q.5 Why the first ionisation energy of carbon atom is greater than that of boron atom whereas, the reverse is
true for the second ionisation energy.

Q.6 The IE do not follow a regular trend in II & III periods with increasing atomic number. Why?

Q.7 Explain why a few elements such as Be (+0.6), N(+0.3) & He(+0.6) have positive electron gain enthalpies
while majority of elements do have negative values.

Q.8 Which bond in each pair is more polar

(a) P – Cl or P – Br (b) S – Cl or S – O (c) N – O or N – F

Q.9 From among the elements, choose the following: Cl, Br, F, Al, C, Li, Cs & Xe.
(i) The element with highest electron gain enthalpy.
(ii) The element with lowest ionisation potential.
(iii) The element whose oxide is amphoteric.
(iv) The element which has smallest radii.
(v) The element whose atom has 8 electrons in the outermost shell.

Q.10 In the ionic compound KF, the K+ and F– ions are found to have practically radii, about 1.34 Å each.
What do you predict about the relative covalent radii of K and F?

Q.11 Which oxide is more basic, MgO or BaO? Why?

Q.12 The basic nature of hydroxides of group 13 (III-A) decreases progressively down the group. Comment.

Q.13 Based on location in P.T., which of the following would you expect to be acidic & which basic.
(a) CsOH (b) IOH (c) Sr(OH)2 (d) Se(OH)2 (e) FrOH (f) BrOH

Q.14 Compare the following giving reasons

Acidic nature of oxides: CaO, CO, CO2, N2O5, SO3

Numerical Problems
Q.15 If internuclear distance between Cl atoms in Cl2 is 10 Å & between H atoms in H2 is 2 Å, then calculate
internuclear distance between H & Cl (Electronegativity of H = 2.1 & Cl = 3.0).

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Q.16 The As-Cl bond distance in AsCl3 is 2.20 Å. Estimate the SBCR (single bond covalent radius) of As.
(Assume EN of both to be same and radius of Cl = 0.99 Å.)

Q.17 The IE values of Al(g) = Al+ +e is 577.5 kJ mol–1 and H for Al(g) = Al3+ +3e is 5140 kJ mol–1. If
second and third IE values are in the ratio 2 : 3. Calculate IE2 and IE3.

Q.18 The ionisation potentials of atoms A and B are 400 and 300 kcal mol–1 respectively. The electron
affinities of these atoms are 80.0 and 85.0 k cal mol–1 respectively. Prove that which of the atoms has
higher electronegativity.

Q.19 Calculate E.N. of chlorine atom on Pauling scale if I.E. of Cl– is 4eV & of E.A. of Cl+ is + 13.0 eV.

Q.20 Calculate the electronegativity of fluorine from the following data :

EH – H = 104.2 kcal mol–1 EF – F = 36.2 kcal mol–1
EH – F = 134.6 kcal mol–1 XH = 2.1

Q.21 Calculate the E.N. of Cl from the bond energy of ClF (61 KCal/mol). Given that bond energies of F2
and Cl2 are 38 and 58 KCal/mol respectively.Given : Electronegativity of F = 4 eV.

Q.22 Using the concept of Zeff (from Slater's rule). Explain the following:
"In obtaining the electronic configuration of V+ from that of V, an e– is removed from 4s and not from 3d."

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 EXERCISE III

Q.1 Moving from right to left in a periodic table, the atomic size is: [JEE 1995]
(A) increased (B) decreased (C) remains constant (D) none of these

Q.2 The increasing order of electronegativity in the following elements: [JEE 1995]
(A) C, N, Si, P (B) N, Si, C, P (C) Si, P, C, N (D) P, Si, N, C

Q.3 One element has atomic weight 39. Its electronic configuration is 1s2, 2s2 2p6, 3s2 3p6 4s1. The true
statement for that element is:
(A) Highest value of IE (B) Transition element
(C) Isotone with 18Ar38 (D) None [JEE 1995]

Q.4 The number of paired electrons in oxygen atom is: [JEE 1995]
(A) 6 (B) 16 (C) 8 (D) 32

Q.5 The decreasing size of K+, Ca2+, Cl– & S2– follows the order: [REE 1995]
(A) K+ > Ca +2 > S–2 > Cl– (B) K+ > Ca +2 > Cl– > S–2
(C) Ca +2 >K+ > Cl– > S–2 (D) S–2 > Cl– > K+ > Ca+2

Q.6 Which of the following oxide is neutral? [JEE 1996]

(A) CO (B) SnO2 (C) ZnO (D) SiO2

Q.7 Which of the following has the maximum number of unpaired electrons [JEE 1996]
(A) Mg2+ (B) Ti3+ (C) V3+ (D) Fe2+

Q.8 The following acids have been arranged in the order of decreasing acid strength. Identify the correct
order [JEE 1996]
ClOH(I) BrOH(II) IOH(III)
(A) I > II > III (B) II > I > III (C) III > II > I (D) I > III > II

Q.9 The incorrect statement among the following is: [JEE 1997]
(A) the first ionisation potential of Al is less than the first ionisation potential of Mg
(B) the second ionisation potential of Mg is greater than the second ionisation potential of Na
(C) the first ionisation potential of Na is less than the first ionisation potential of Mg
(D) the third ionisation potential of Mg is greater than the third ionisation potential of Al

Q.10 Which of the following are amphoteric? [REE 1997]

(A) Be(OH)2 (B) Sr(OH)2 (C) Ca(OH)2 (D) Al(OH)3

Q.11 Li+, Mg2+, K+,Al3+ (Arrange in increasing order of radii) [JEE 1997]

Q.12 Which one of the following statement (s) is (are) correct? [JEE 1998]
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(A) The electronic configuration of Cr is [Ar] 3d 4s .(Atomic No. of Cr = 24)
(B) The magnetic quantum number may have a negative value
(C) In silver atom, 23 electrons have a spin of one type and 24 of the opposite type. ( Atomic No. of
Ag = 47)
(D) The oxidation state of nitrogen in HN3 is –3.

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Q.13 The electrons, identified by n & l ; (i) n = 4 , l = 1 (ii) n = 4 , l = 0
(iii) n = 3 , l = 2 (iv) n = 3 , l = 1 can be placed in order of increasing energy , from the lowest
to highest as : [JEE 1999]
(A) (iv) < (ii) < (iii) < (i) (B) (ii) < (iv) < (i)
(C) (i) < (iii) < (ii) < (iv) (D) (iii) < (i) < (iv) < (ii)

Q.14 Gaseous state electronic configuration of nitrogen atom can be represented as: [JEE 1999]
(A)  (B) 

(C) (D)

Q.15 The electronic configuration of an element is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d5 4s1. This represents its:
[JEE 2000]
(A) excited state (B) ground state (C) cationic form (D) none

Question No. 16 and 17

In following question a Statement 1 and Statement 2 is given. Choose the correct answers from the
codes A, B, C, D given for given question.
(A) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOT the correct explanation for statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.
Q.16 Statement-1: F atom has a less negative electron gain enthalpy than Cl atom. [JEE 2000]
Statement-2: Additional electron is repelled more efficiently by 3p electron in Cl atom than by 2p
electron in F atom.

Q.17 Statement-1: Al(OH)3 is amphoteric in nature. [JEE 2000]

Statement-2: Al –O and O – H bonds can be broken with equal ease in Al(OH)3.

Q.18 The correct order of radii is: [JEE 2000]

(A) N < Be < B (B) F– < O2– < N3– (C) Na < Li < K (D) Fe3+ < Fe2+ < Fe4+

Q.19 The correct order of acidic strength is: [JEE 2000]

(A) Cl2O7 > SO3 > P4O10 (B) CO2 > N2O5 > SO3
(C) Na2O > MgO > Al2O3 (D) K2O > CaO > MgO

Q.20 The IE1 of Be is greater than that of B. [T/F] [JEE 2001]

Q.21 The set representing correct order of IP1 is [JEE 2001]

(A) K > Na > Li (B) Be > Mg > Ca (C) B > C > N (D) Fe > Si > C

Q.22 Identify the least stable ion amongst the following: [JEE 2002]
(A) Li– (B) Be– (C) B– (D) C–

Q.23 Identify the correct order of acidic strengths of CO2, CuO, CaO, H2O: [JEE 2002]
(A) CaO < CuO < H2O < CO2 (B) H2O < CuO < CaO < CO2
(C) CaO < H2O < CuO < CO2 (D) H2O < CO2 < CaO < CuO

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 ANSWER KEY

EXERCISE I (A)
Q.1 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d1 4s2 Q.2 A Q.3 C Q.4 B Q.5 A
Q.6 C Q.7 B Q.8 C Q.9 B Q.10 C Q.11 C Q.12 C
Q.13 C Q.14 BC Q.15 A Q.16 A Q.17 (A)P,Q,R (B) P (C) P,Q,R

EXERCISE I (B)
Q.1 A Q.2 C Q.3 A Q.4 C Q.5 B Q.6 C Q.7 C
Q.8 B Q.9 BC Q.10 B Q.11 B Q.12 C Q.13 C Q.14 C
Q.15 C Q.16 C Q.17 B Q.18 A Q.19 A Q.20 C Q.21 C
Q.22 A Q.23 B Q.24 B Q.25 C Q.26 C Q.27 B Q.28 D
Q.29 D Q.30 C Q.31 D Q.32 C Q.33 D Q.34 D Q.35 B
Q.36 C Q.37 D Q.38 C Q.39 B Q.40 C Q.41 C Q.42 AC
Q.43 ABD Q.44 AC Q.45 AB Q.46 AB Q.47 ABCD Q.48 ACD Q.49 BD
Q.50 ACD Q.51 ACD Q.52 AC Q.53 (A) R, (B) R, (C) Q, (D) S
Q.54 (A) Q,R; (B) P,S; (C) S; (D) Q,R Q.55 (A) Q (B) P,Q,R (C) P (D) R,S
Q.56 (A) Q,R (B) R (C) P (D) S Q.57 (A) P,Q,R (B) R,S (C) Q,R (D) P,Q
Q.58 C Q.59 B Q.60 D Q.61 B Q.62 B Q.63 B Q.64 A
Q.65 B Q.66 B Q.67 B Q.68 A Q.69 C

EXERCISE II
Q.1 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109
Unu Unb Unt Unq Unp Unh Uns Uno Une
Q.2 3– 2–
N > O > F > Na > Mg
– + 2+ Q.3 Isolelectronic Ca+2(Value of Zeff is higher)
Q.4 Cs > Na > Mg > Si > Cl Q.5 Zeff & half filled config.
Q.6 half filled & fully filled orbitals Q.7 half filled and fully filled orbitals
Q.8 (a) P–Cl (b) S–O, (C) N–F Q.9 (i) Cl (ii) Cs (iii) Al (iv) F (v) Xe
Q.10 rk > 1.34Å > rF Q.11 BaO
Q.12 False
Q.13 (a) basic (b) acidic (c) basic (d) acidic (e) basic (f) acidic
Q.14 CaO < CO < CO2 < N2O5 < SO3 Q.15 5.919 Å
Q.16 1.21 Å Q.17 IE2 = 1825 kJ/mole, IE3 = 2737.5 kJ/mol
Q.18 EN1 > EN2 Q.19 3.03 (Pauling)
Q.20 3.8752 Q.21 3.2
Q.22 Zeff = 4.3

EXERCISE III
Q.1 A Q.2 C Q.3 C Q.4 A Q.5 D Q.6 A Q.7 D
+3 2+ + +
Q.8 A Q.9 B Q.10 AD Q.11 Al < Mg < Li < K Q.12 ABC
Q.13 A Q.14 AD Q.15 BC Q.16 C Q.17 C Q.18 B Q.19 A
Q.20 True Q.21 B Q.22 B Q.23 A

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