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Aarambh NEET (2024)

Periodic Table
Single Correct Type Questions (1 to 20) 7. Which of the following sequences is correct for
1. The correct order of ionic radii is: decreasing order of ionic radius–
(1) Mg2+ < N3– < O2– < F– (1) Se–2 > I– > Br– > O–2 > F–
(2) Na+ > F– > Al3+ > Mg2+ (2) I– > Se–2 > O–2 > Br– > F–
(3) N3– < Na+ < Mg2+ < O2– (3) Se–2 > I– > Br– > F– > O–2
(4) Al3+ < Mg2+ < O2– < S2– (4) I– > Se–2 > Br– > O–2 > F–

8. Find the correct statements:

2. Which of the following is not correct?
(1) Number of s-electrons in C is double to that of
He.
(2) Number of paired electrons is same in F– and
Ne.
(3) Number of d-electrons are same in Zn2+ and Cu+
ion.
(4) Number of filled orbitals are same in F– and Cl–.
3. Select the correct statement from the following:
(1) All isoelectronic ions belong to the same period
of periodic table.
(2) Negative electron gain enthalpy decreases from
F to I in 17th group.
(3) IE1 of Al is less than IE1 of Mg.
(4) All are correct
4. Which of the following process is exothermic?
(1) Ca → Ca2+ + 2e– (2) O + e– → O–
(3) N2– + e– → N3– (4) N2 + O2 → 2NO
5. The correct order of decreasing negative electron
gain enthalpy is:
(1) S > Se > Te > O (2) S > O > Se > Te
(3) O > S > Se > Te (4) Te > S > Se > O
6. Which of the following has largest radius–
(1) 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2
(2) 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p1
(3) 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p3
(4) 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p5
(I) All noble gases have ns2np6 configuration.
(II) Transition metal shows variable oxidation state.
(III) Alkali metals are most reactive metals and
halogens are most reactive non-metals.
(IV) Neutral oxides are non-metallic oxides.
(1) I, II (2) I, II, III
(3) II, III, IV (4) I, II, III, IV
9. An element X has IE and EA respectively 275 kJ
mol–1 and 1450 kJ mol–1. The electronegativity of
the element X according to Pauling scale is:
(1) 3.2 (2) 2.4
(3) 2.8 (4) 4.0
10. The electronic configuration of four elements are
given below. Arrange these elements in the correct
order of the magnitude (without sign) of their
electron affinity.
(i) 2s2 2p5 (ii) 3s2 3p5
2
(iii) 2s 2p4
(iv) 3s2 3p4
Select the correct answer using the codes given
below:
(1) (i) < (ii) < (iv) < (iii)
(2) (ii) < (i) < (iv) < (iii)
(3) (i) < (iii) < (iv) < (ii)
(4) (iii) < (iv) < (i) < (ii)
11. If the ionisation potential is IP, electron affinity is
EA and electronegativity is X then which of the
following relation is correct: -
(1) 2X – EA – IP = 0 (2) 2EA – X – IP = 0
(3) 2IP – X – EA = 0 (4) All of the above
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12. The electron affinity of halogens are F = 322, Cl = 20. The period number in the long form of the periodic
349, Br = 324, I = 295 kJ mol–1. The higher value for table is equal to:
Cl as compared to that of F is due to: (1) Magnetic quantum number of any element of
(1) weaker electron-electron repulsion in Cl the period.
(2) higher atomic radius of F (2) Atomic number of any element of the period.
(3) smaller electronegativity of F (3) Maximum principal quantum number of any
(4) more vacant p-subshell in Cl element of the period.
(4) Maximum azimuthal quantum number of any
13. The order of screening effect of electrons of s, p, d element of the period.
and f orbitals of a given shell of an atom on its outer
shell electrons is : Assertion & Reason Type Questions (21 to 25)
(1) s > p > d > f (2) f > d > p > s 21. Assertion: Each d-block series contains ten
(3) f < d < s < p (4) f > p > s > d elements.
Reason. The maximum capacity of d-orbitals is of
14. Which of the following is the most basic oxide? ten electrons as in each series d-orbitals are gradually
(1) SeO2 (2) Al2O3 filled up.
(3) Sb2O3 (4) Bi2O3
(1) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and
Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
15. The lanthanide contraction is responsible for the fact
(2) Both Assertion and Reason are correct but
that
Reason is not a correct explanation of the
(1) Zr and Y have about the same radius
Assertion.
(2) Zr and Nb have similar oxidation state
(3) Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(3) Zr and Hf have about the same radius
(4) Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.
(4) Zr and Zn have the same oxidation state
22. Assertion: The first ionisation energy of Be is
16. Which of the following is not a Dobereiner triad– greater than that of B.
(1) Li, Na, K (2) Mg, Ca, Sr Reason: 2p-orbital is lower in energy than 2s-orbital.
(3) Cl, Br, I (4) S, Se, Te (1) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and
Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
17. Which of the following is not an actinoid? (2) Both Assertion and Reason are correct but
(1) Curium (Z = 96) Reason is not a correct explanation of the
(2) Californium (Z = 98) Assertion.
(3) Uranium (Z = 92) (3) Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(4) Terbium (Z = 65) (4) Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.

18. The places that were left empty be Mendeleev were, 23. Assertion: The size decreases as Pb > Pb2+> Pb4+.
for– z
Reason: increases, i.e., force of attraction towards
(1) Aluminium & Silicon e
(2) Gallium and germanium nucleus increases.
(3) Arsenic and antimony (1) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and
(4) Molybdenum and tungsten Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
(2) Both Assertion and Reason are correct but
19. Which of the following pairs of elements do not Reason is not a correct explanation of the
follow octave rule? Assertion.
(1) Na, K (2) Ca, Sr (3) Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(3) F, Cl (4) O, S (4) Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.
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24. Assertion: F atom has a less negative electron 28. Match the entries listed in Column I with appropriate
affinity than chlorine. properties listed in Column II
Reason: Additional electrons are repelled more
effectively by 3p electrons in Cl atom than by 2p Column I Column II
electrons in F atom.
A. He P. High electron affinity
(1) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and
B. Cl Q. Most electropositive element
Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
(2) Both Assertion and Reason are correct but C. Cs R. Strongest reducing agent
Reason is not a correct explanation of the D. Li S. Highest ionization energy
Assertion. The correct match of contents in Column I with
(3) Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect. those in Column II is
(4) Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct. A B C D
(1) R P Q S
25. Assertion: The ionic size of Mg2+ is larger than Al3+. (2) S Q R P
Reason: In isoelectronic species, greater the nuclear (3) P S R Q
charge, less is the size. (4) S P Q R
(1) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and
Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. 29. Match the Column:
(2) Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Column I Column II
Reason is not a correct explanation of the
A. Modern periodic P. Group 17
Assertion.
table
(3) Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(4) Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct. B. Vertical columns Q. Period 1
C. Halogen R. Atomic number
Matrix Match Type Questions (26 to 30) D. Smallest period S. Group
26. Match the List-I with List-II: T. Period 3
List I List II A B C D
A. Lanthanide contraction P. d-block (1) R S P Q
B. Diagonal relationship Q. Elements of 3rd (2) Q P R P
period (3) P S R Q
C. Typical elements R. f-block
(4) R S Q R
D. Inner transition elements S. Be-Al
A B C D 30. Match the column I with column II and mark the
(1) R Q P S
appropriate choice.
(2) Q R P S Column I Column II
(3) P S Q R (Atomic Number) (Period, group)
(4) P Q R S
A. 14 P. 3, 14
27. Match the electronic configuration (List-I) with the B. 53 Q. 5, 2
ionisation energy (List-II): C. 38 R. 6, 10
List I List II D. 78 S. 5, 17
(Electronic configuration) (Ionisation energy kJ/mol)
A B C D
A. ns2 P. 2100
(1) R P Q S
B. ns2 np1 Q. 1400
(2) Q S R P
C. ns2 np3 R. 800 (3) P S Q R
D. ns2 np6 S. 900 (4) S P R Q
A B C D
(1) S Q R P
(2) R S Q P
(3) Q R S P
(4) S R Q P
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Answer Key
1. (4) 16. (2)
2. (4) 17. (4)
3. (3) 18. (2)
4. (2) 19. (2)
5. (1) 20. (3)
6. (1) 21. (1)
7. (4) 22. (3)
8. (3) 23. (1)
9. (1) 24. (3)
10. (4) 25. (1)
11. (1) 26. (3)
12. (1) 27. (3)
13. (1) 28. (4)
14. (4) 29. (1)
15. (3) 30. (3)
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Hints and Solutions

1. (4) 10. (4)
(1) Mg2+ = 10 e-s N3– = 10 e–s ii > i > iv > iii
2–
O = 10 e s-
F– = 10 e-s Cl > F > S > O
For Isoelectronic species
Size of anion > Size of cation 11. (1)
N3– > O2– > F– > Mg+2
IE + EA
–
(2) F > Na+ > Mg+2 > Al3+ X=
2
(3) N3– > O2– > Na+ > Mg+2
(4) S2−  O2−  Mg+2  Al+3
 12. (1)
Periodicno. isoelectronic
is high
F has greater inter electronic repulsion and size is
small.
2. (4)
F– = 1s2, 2s2, 2p6 = 5 Filled orbitals 13. (1)
Cl– = 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6 = 9 Filled orbitals Order of screening power s > p > d > f.

3. (3) 14. (4)

IE1 of Mg > IE1 of Al. Bi2O3 most basic as Bi is most metallic.

4. (2) 15. (3)

O + e– → O– → electron gain enthalpy is –ve. 4d and 5d series elements can have same I.E. and
radius. Due to lanthanoid contraction.
5. (1)
Correct order
16. (2)
S > Se > Te > O [O → Size small and no vacant d
Mg Sr Ca
orbital]
24 88 40
88 + 24 112
6. (1) = = 56
As we go from left to right in a period radius 2 2
decreases. In this atomic mass of central element was not
arithmatic mean of atomic mass of often two
7. (4) element so, Mg, Ca, Sr is not a Dobereiner triad.
Down the group radius increases.
17. (4)
8. (3) Terbium is a lanthanoid is series.
Helium has hS2 configuration.
18. (2)
9. (1)
Gallium and Germanium elements.
E.N. on Pauling scale
IP + EA
= kJ mol–1 (IP and EA in kJ mol–1) 19. (2)
540
Ca and Sr is a pair of element do not follow octave
275 + 1450
= = 3.2 rule because in comparison of Ca is not eight
540
element Sr.
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20. (3) 27. (3)

Period Number = Maximum Question Number ns2 np6 > ns2 > ns2 np3 > ns2 np1

21. (1) 28. (4)

d subshell has 5 orbitals and one orbital has 2 He → Highest I.E.
electrons. Cl → Highest E.A.
Cs → Most electropositive
22. (3)
Li → Strongest reducing agent
Be has fully filled s orbital while B has partially
filled p orbital.
29. (1)
23. (1) Modern Periodic Table → Atom
Force of attraction or effective nuclear charge Vertical Column → Group
1 Halogen → Group 17
 Smallest period → Period 1
size.

24. (3) 30. (3)

F has more inter electronic repulsion as compared to Atomic No. Period No. Group No.
‘Cl’ due to small size of F. 14 3 14
53 5 17
25. (1) 38 5 2
Nuclear charge of Al+3 > Mg+2. 78 6 10
1
Zeff  .
size

26. (3)
(i) Typical elements → 3rd period element.
(ii) Diagonal relationship → Be and Al.
(iii) Inner transition elements → f-block
(iv) Lanthanide contraction → d-block

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