JEE Main 2026 — Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties Question with Solution
JEE Main 2026 (22 January Shift 1)
Question
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The halogen that makes longest bond with hydrogen in HX, has the smallest covalent radius in its group.
Statement II: A group 15 element's hydride has the lowest boiling point among corresponding hydrides of other group 15 elements. The maximum covalency of that element E is 4.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
Statement I: The halogen that makes longest bond with hydrogen in HX, has the smallest covalent radius in its group.
Statement II: A group 15 element's hydride has the lowest boiling point among corresponding hydrides of other group 15 elements. The maximum covalency of that element E is 4.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: B
Correct answer
BBoth Statement I and Statement II are false
Step-by-step explanation
(bond length order)
(radius order)
(Boiling point order)
Maximum possible covalency of phosphorous is 6
(radius order)
(Boiling point order)
Maximum possible covalency of phosphorous is 6
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