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Chemistry Classification of Elements and Periodicity NTA Abhiyas Question Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Which of the following orders is incorrect with respect to the property indicated ?

A
NH 3 < PH 3 < AsH 3 (acidic behaviour)
B
Li < Be < B < C (first ionisation energy)
C
Al 2 O 3 < MgO < Na 2 O < K 2 O (basic character)
D
Li+ < Na+ < K+ < Cs+ (ionic radius)

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The correct answer is:
B

(i) Bond angle of NH 3 = 107°

PH 3 > AsH 3 = 90°

According to bond angle the %s character of Ip in NH 3 = 22% while in PH 3 & AsH 3 having approximately 100%, so the donation of Ip in PH 3 & AsH 3 are difficult. Hence, the acidic character increases and the order of acidic character is NH 3 < PH 3 < AsH 3 is correct

(ii) On moving left to right in a period ionisation energy increases. Li < Be < B < C but the first ionisation potential of Be is higher than that of B because Be has fulfilled configuration.

(iii) Metallic character increases hence the basic character of oxide increases.

(iv) In a group from top to the bottom, the number of the shell increases hence radius increases.

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