$A, B$,and $C$ are hydroxy-compounds of the elements $X, Y$,and $Z$ respectively. $X, Y$,and $Z$ are in the same period of the periodic table. $A$ gives an aqueous solution of $pH < 7$. $B$ reacts with both strong acids and strong alkalis. $C$ gives an aqueous solution which is strongly alkaline.
Which of the following statements is / are true?
$I$: The three elements are metals.
$II$: The electronegativities decrease from $X$ to $Y$ to $Z$.
$III$: The atomic radius decreases in the order $X, Y$,and $Z$.
$IV$: $X, Y$,and $Z$ could be phosphorus,aluminium,and sodium respectively.

  • A
    $I, II, III$ only correct
  • B
    $I, III$ only correct
  • C
    $II, IV$ only correct
  • D
    $II, III, IV$ only correct

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$I. [Xe] \, 6s^1$
$II. [Xe] \, 4f^{14} \, 5d^1 \, 6s^2$
$III. [Ar] \, 4s^2 \, 4p^5$
$IV. [Ar] \, 3d^7 \, 4s^2$
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Match the column-$I$ with column-$II$
$A. S \rightarrow S^{-}$ $P. \text{Endothermic process}$
$B. N^{-} \rightarrow N$ $Q. \text{Exothermic process}$
$C. O^{-} \rightarrow O^{2-}$ $R. \text{Inert gas configuration in product}$
$D. P \rightarrow P^{-}$ $S. \text{Half filled configuration in product}$
Correct match is $:-$

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