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JEE Main 20265 AprilMorning Shift
Exam
JEE Main
Year
2026
Date
5 April
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

JEE Main 2026 · 5 April · Morning Shift · Chemistry · Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

Given below are two statements: Statement I: The correct order of...

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The correct order of electronegativity of fluorine, oxygen and nitrogen is F>O>NF > O > N.
Statement II: The oxidation state of oxygen in OF2_2 is +2+2 and in Na2_2O is −2-2.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

Options

  1. ABoth Statement I and Statement II are true
  2. BBoth Statement I and Statement II are false
  3. CStatement I is true but Statement II is false
  4. DStatement I is false but Statement II is true

Correct answer

A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Step-by-step solution

Electronegativity increases across a period from left to right. Nitrogen, oxygen, and fluorine belong to group 15, 16, and 17 respectively in the second period. Thus, the correct order of electronegativity is F>O>NF > O > N. Statement I is true.

In OF2OF_2, fluorine is more electronegative than oxygen and always exhibits an oxidation state of −1-1. Let the oxidation state of oxygen be xx. Then x+2(−1)=0⇒x=+2x + 2(-1) = 0 \Rightarrow x = +2.

In Na2ONa_2O, sodium is an alkali metal and exhibits an oxidation state of +1+1. Let the oxidation state of oxygen be yy. Then 2(+1)+y=0⇒y=−22(+1) + y = 0 \Rightarrow y = -2.

Statement II is also true.

Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

Answer: Both Statement I and Statement II are true
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