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JEE Main 6 April 2026, Shift 2, Chemistry Q58

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

In a period, the first ionisation enthalpy of the element at extreme left and the negative electron gain enthalpy of the extreme right element, except noble gases, are respectively.
  1. (1)lowest and lowest
  2. (2)highest and lowest
  3. (3)lowest and highestOfficial answer
  4. (4)highest and highest

Official answer

Option 3

NTA final key.

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

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