JEE Advanced2026ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesActual
The correct statement(s) regarding the periodic properties of elements is(are)
Options
- ASecond ionization enthalpy of carbon atom is less than that of boron atom.
- BIncreasing order of ionic radii: Al ³⁺ < Mg ²⁺ < Na ^+
- CUnder identical conditions, in solid state, the density of potassium metal is more than density of sodium meta
- DThe H - H bond is weaker than F - F bond.
Correct answer
A. Second ionization enthalpy of carbon atom is less than that of boron atom.
Step-by-step solution
For (A): The electronic configuration of B ^+ is 1s^2 2s^2 and that of C ^+ is 1s^2 2s^2 2p^1 . Removing an electron from the fully filled, more penetrating 2s orbital of B ^+ requires more energy than removing a 2p electron from C ^+ . Thus, the second ionization enthalpy of carbon is less than that of boron. Statement (A) is correct. For (B): Al ³⁺ , Mg ²⁺ , and Na ^+ are isoelectronic species with 10 electrons each. The nuclear charge increases in the order Na ^+ (11) For (C): The density of potassium ( 0.86 g/c