Identify the correct statements about p-block elements and their compounds. (A) Non-metals have higher electronegativity than metals. (B) Non-metals have lower ionisation enthalpy than metals. (C) Compounds formed between highly reactive non-metals and highly reactive metals are generally ionic. (D) The non-metal oxides are generally basic in nature. (E) The metal oxides are generally acidic or neutral in nature. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Chemistry · Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties

JEE Main 2024 — 8 April, Shift 2 — Question 73

Identify the correct statements about p-block elements and their compounds.

(A) Non-metals have higher electronegativity than metals.

(B) Non-metals have lower ionisation enthalpy than metals.

(D) The non-metal oxides are generally basic in nature.

(E) The metal oxides are generally acidic or neutral in nature.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Non-metals have higher electronegativity than metals. Hence, (A) is true.

Non-metals generally have higher ionisation enthalpy than metals. Hence, (B) is false.

Highly reactive metals and highly reactive non-metals form ionic compounds. Hence, (C) is true.

Non-metal oxides are generally acidic. Hence, (D) is false.

Metal oxides are generally basic or amphoteric. Hence, (E) is false.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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Exam: JEE Main 2024
Paper: 8 April, Shift 2
Subject: Chemistry
Chapter: Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties
Topic: Periodicity in Chemical Properties (Ionization Energy, Electron Affinity, Electronegativity)