Periodic Classification and Periodic Properties 2 Question 33

Assertion and Reason

Read the following questions and answer as per the direction given below :

(a) Statement I is true; Statement II is true; Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.

(b) Statement I is true; Statement II is true; Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.

(c) Statement I is true; Statement II is false.

(d) Statement I is false; Statement II is true.

33.

Statement I: The first ionisation energy of $\mathrm{Be}$ is greater than that of B.

Statement II: $2 p$-orbital is lower in energy than $2 s$.

(2000, (S), 1M)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 33. (c)

Solution:

  1. Statement $I$ is true $B e$ has higher first ionisation energy than $B$ which is against periodic trend.

Statement II is false $2 s$-orbital is lower in energy than $2 p$, Aufbau’s principle.



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