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JEE Main 2022 · ChemistryMultiple choiceOtherEasyConceptual

JEE Main 30 July 2022, Shift 2, Chemistry Q35

Question 35 of 90 in this shift, Chemistry question 5 of 30, Section A.

For Periodic Table which of the following statements are TRUE A. Shielding increases as we go down in the group. B. Shielding increases sharply across the period. C. Ionization enthalpy increases down the group. D. Metallic character increases down the group. E. Electronegativity decreases down the group. Choose the correct answer from the following options :
  1. (1)B, C and E Only
  2. (2)A, D, and E onlyOfficial answer
  3. (3)A, C, D and E only
  4. (4)A, D and E onlyOfficial answer

Official answer

Options 2 and 4

NTA final key: multiple options accepted. Either option scored full marks.

Chapter
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Topic
Periodic Trends
Idea tested
Ionization Enthalpy Trends

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Question text from the official JEE Main paper published by NTA; answer from the final answer key. Chapter, topic and idea tags, difficulty and skill are Lumi’s. Lumi analyses 108 of the 174 JEE Main shifts held from 2017 to 2026.