JEE Main 2006
- Exam
- JEE Main
- Year
- 2006
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
JEE Main 2006 · Chemistry · Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Following statements regarding the periodic trends of chemical...
Following statements regarding the periodic trends of chemical reactivity of the alkali metals and the halogens are given. Which of these statements gives the correct picture?
Options
- AThe reactivity decreases in the alkali metals but increases in the halogens with increase in atomic number down the group
- BIn both the alkali metals and the halogens the chemical reactivity decreases with increase in atomic number down the group
- CChemical reactivity increases with increase in atomic number down the group in both the alkali metals and halogens
- DIn alkali metals the reactivity increases but in the halogens it decreases with increase in atomic number down the group
Correct answer
D. In alkali metals the reactivity increases but in the halogens it decreases with increase in atomic number down the group
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