ExamBro
ExamBro
JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 11 - 3. Classification of elements and periodicity in properties

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The correct order of electronegativity of fluorine, oxygen and nitrogen is \(F > O > N\).
Statement II: The oxidation state of oxygen in OF\(_2\) is \(+2\) and in Na\(_2\)O is \(-2\).
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

  1. A Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  2. B Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  3. C Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  4. D Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Electronegativity increases across a period from left to right. Nitrogen, oxygen, and fluorine belong to group 15, 16, and 17 respectively in the second period. Thus, the correct order of electronegativity is \(F > O > N\). Statement I is true. In \(OF_2\), fluorine is more…
Same subject
Explore more questions on app
From JEE Mains
Explore more questions on app