JEE Main 2024 Chemistry question
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 nonmetals 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.
Answer: (B)
Solution
Non-metals have higher electronegativity and higher ionisation enthalpy, and their oxides are acidic; metal oxides are generally basic.