JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2024 - 30th January Evening Shift - No. 20)

Given below are two statements:

Statement - I: Along the period, the chemical reactivity of the elements gradually increases from group 1 to group 18 .

Statement - II: The nature of oxides formed by group 1 elements is basic while that of group 17 elements is acidic.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below:

Statement I is False but Statement II is true
Both Statement I and Statement II are False
Statement I is True But Statement II is False
Both Statement I and Statement II are True

Explanation

Chemical reactivity of elements decreases along the period therefore statement - I is false.

Group - 1 elements from basic nature oxides while group - 17 elements form acidic oxides therefore statement - II is true.

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