MCQ
Identify the correct statements about p-block elements and their compounds.

$(A)$ Non metals have higher electronegativity than metals.

$(B)$ Non metals have lower ionisation enthalpy than metals.

$(C)$ Compounds formed between highly reactive nonmetals and highly reactive metals are generally ionic.

$(D)$ The non-metal oxides are generally basic in nature.

$(E)$ The metal oxides are generally acidic or neutral in nature.

  • A
    $(D)$ and $(E)$ only
  • $(A)$ and $(C)$ only
  • C
    $(B)$ and $(E)$ only
  • D
    $(B)$ and $(D)$ only

Answer

Correct option: B.
$(A)$ and $(C)$ only
b
As electronegativity increases non-metallic nature increases.

Along the period ionisation energy increases.

High electronegativity difference results in ionic bond formation.

Oxides of metals are generally basic and that of non-metals are acidic in nature.

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