JEE Main 2026 Chemistry question

Chemistry Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties JEE Main 2026

Given below are two statements : Statement-I : is the correct order in terms of first ionization enthalpy values. Statement-II : is the correct order in terms of the magnitude of electron gain enthalpy values. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(1)Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true.
(2)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true.Correct
(3)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false.
(4)Statement-I is true but Statement-II is false.

Answer: (2)

Solution

Both orders are correct based on electronic configuration and electron gain enthalpy trends of group 16 elements.

Question ID VK-001207