Chemistry · 2026
JEE Main · 22 January 2026, Shift 1 · Q60
Given below are two statements: Statement I: The halogen that makes longest bond with hydrogen in HX, has the smallest covalent radius in its group.…
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The halogen that makes longest bond with hydrogen in HX, has the smallest covalent radius in its group.Statement II: A group $\displaystyle 15$ element's hydride $\displaystyle \mathrm{EH}_3$ has the lowest boiling point among corresponding hydrides of other group $\displaystyle 15$ elements. The maximum covalency of that element E is 4.In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
Official answer
From NTA’s final answer key for this paper.
(2)
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
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