Chemistry · 2026
JEE Main · 21 January 2026, Shift 2 · Q57
Given below are two statements: Statement I: The correct order in terms of atomic/ionic radii is Al > Mg > Mg^2+> Al^3+. Statement II: The correct…
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : The correct order in terms of atomic/ionic radii is $\displaystyle \mathrm{Al}>\mathrm{Mg}>\mathrm{Mg}^{2+}>\mathrm{Al}^{3+}$.
Statement II : The correct order in terms of the magnitude of electron gain enthalpy is $\displaystyle \mathrm{Cl}>\mathrm{Br}>\mathrm{S}>\mathrm{O}$. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
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(1)
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
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