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JEE Main 2022 · 30 Jul · Shift 2, Chemistry question 35

For Periodic Table which of the following statements are TRUE

A. Shielding increases as we go down in the group.
B. Shielding increases sharply across the period.
C. Ionization enthalpy increases down the group.
D. Metallic character increases down the group.
E. Electronegativity decreases down the group.

Choose the correct answer from the following options :

Choose one option
Answer and worked solution

Official answer: B

True: A (more inner shells down a group), D and E. Shielding changes little across a period, and ionisation enthalpy falls down a group.

Options B and D both say A, D and E, so the key accepts either.

(B)

Topics:Periodic trends in properties
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