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JEE Main 2023 · ChemistryMultiple choiceTwo statementsMediumConceptual

JEE Main 12 April 2023, Shift 1, Chemistry Q70

Question 70 of 90 in this shift, Chemistry question 10 of 30, Section A.

Given below are two statements: Statement I : SbCl5\mathrm{SbCl_5} is more covalent than SbCl3\mathrm{SbCl_3} Statement II: The higher oxides of halogens also tend to be more stable than the lower ones. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
  1. (1)Both statement I and Statement II are correctOfficial answer
  2. (2)Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  3. (3)Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  4. (4)Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Official answer

Option 1

NTA final key.

Chapter
The p-Block Elements
Topic
Periodic Trends
Idea tested
Inert Pair Effect and Oxidation State Stability

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