JEE Main 2026 Chemistry question

ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesJEE Main 2026

Given below are two statements: Statement I: The second ionization enthalpy of B, Al and Ga is in the order of B > Al > Ga. Statement II: The correct order in terms of first ionization enthalpy is Si < Ge < Pb < Sn. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer: (B)

Solution

The actual IE₂ order is B > Ga > Al (not B > Al > Ga), so Statement I is false. The actual first IE

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