Q7 / 75 · JEE Main 2025 (29 Jan Shift 1) · Chemistry

Given below are two statements : Statement (\(\mathbf{I}\)): The radii of isoelectronic species increases in the order. \(\mathrm{Mg}^{2+} \lt \mathrm{Na}^{+} \lt \mathrm{F}^{-} \lt \mathrm{O}^{2-}\) Statement (II): The magnitude of electron gain enthalpy of halogen decreases in the order. \(\mathrm{Cl}\gt\mathrm{F}\gt\mathrm{Br}\gt\mathrm{I}\) In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  • A
    Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
  • B
    Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  • C
    Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  • Correct answer
    D
    Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

Solution

$\mathrm{r} \propto \mathrm{q}^{-}$(for isoelectronic species) $\propto \frac{1}{q^{+}}$ $\therefore$ Statement I is correct Magnitude of electron gain enthalpy $\mathrm{Cl}>\mathrm{F}>\mathrm{Br}>\mathrm{I}$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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