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JEE Main Chemistry Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties 2026 JEE Main 2026 (22 January Shift 1)

JEE Main Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution

Question

Given below are two statements: Statement I : The halogen that makes longest bond with hydrogen in HX, has the smallest covalent radius in its group. Statement II : A group 15 element's hydride EH _ 3 has the lowest boiling point among corresponding hydrides of other group 15 elements. The maximum covalency of that element E is 4. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

Options

  1. A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  2. B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  3. C. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  4. D. Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Answer

B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false

Step-by-step solution

HF F PH _3 Maximum possible covalency of phosphorous is 6

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