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JEE Main 2 April 2025, Shift 1, Chemistry Q58

Question 58 of 75 in this shift, Chemistry question 8 of 25, Section A.

The property/properties that show irregularity in first four elements of group-17 is/are : (A) Covalent radius (B) Electron affinity (C) Ionic radius (D) First ionization energy Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(1)A, B, C and D
(2)B onlyOfficial answer
(3)A and C only
(4)B and D only

Official answer

Option 2

NTA final key.

Chapter: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Topic: Periodic Trends
Idea tested: Electron Gain Enthalpy

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