JEE Main 2021 · ChemistryMultiple choiceSingle correctEasyConceptual

JEE Main 17 March 2021, Shift 2, Chemistry Q34

Question 34 of 90 in this shift, Chemistry question 4 of 30, Section A.

The set of elements that differ in mutual relationship from those of the other sets is :

(1)Be - Al
(2)B - Si
(3)Li - NaOfficial answer
(4)Li - Mg

Official answer

Option 3

NTA final key.

Chapter: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Topic: Periodic Trends
Idea tested: Diagonal Relationship

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