JEE Main 2023 — S Block Elements Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2023 (Online) 15th April Morning Shift
Question
Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R :
Assertion (A) : and produce characteristic flame
Reason (R) : The excitation energy is high in and
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Assertion (A) : and produce characteristic flame
Reason (R) : The excitation energy is high in and
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: C
Correct answer
C(A) is false but (R) is true
Step-by-step explanation
BeCl2 and MgCl2 do not produce characteristic
flame because excitation energy is high in BeCl2
and MgCl2. Hence, the correct answer is option (C).
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