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JEE Main 2 April 2026, Shift 2, Chemistry Q59

Question 59 of 75 in this shift, Chemistry question 9 of 25, Section A.

Given below are two statements: Statement I: The second ionization enthalpy of B, Al and Ga is in the order of B > Al > Ga. Statement II: The correct order in terms of first ionization enthalpy is Si < Ge < Pb < Sn. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. (1)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  2. (2)Both Statement I and Statement II are falseOfficial answer
  3. (3)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  4. (4)Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Official answer

Option 2

NTA final key.

Chapter
The p-Block Elements
Topic
Periodic Trends
Idea tested
Ionization Enthalpy Trends

Same idea in other shifts

Asked 14× in all
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  7. 4 Apr 2024, Shift 2 · Q66Given below are two statements : Statement I : The correct order of first ionization enthalpy values of Li, Na, F and Cl is Na < Li < Cl <…MediumTwo statements
  8. 1 Feb 2024, Shift 2 · Q65Given below are two statements : Statement (I) : Both metals and non-metals exist in p and d-block elements. Statement (II) : Non-metals…EasyTwo statements

Question text from the official JEE Main paper published by NTA; answer from the final answer key. Chapter, topic and idea tags, difficulty and skill are Lumi’s. Lumi analyses 108 of the 174 JEE Main shifts held from 2017 to 2026.