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JEE Main Chemistry p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18) 2026 JEE Main 2026 (28 January Shift 2)

JEE Main Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution

Question

Given below are two statements : Statement I : The increasing order of boiling point of hydrogen halides is HCl Statement II : The increasing order of melting point of hydrogen halides is HCl In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Options

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

Answer

B. Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Step-by-step solution

Correct order of: (i) Boiling point: HF > HI > HBr > HCl So increasing order: HCl (ii) Melting point: HI > HF > HBr > HCl So increasing order: HCl Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

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