The electronic configurations of four elements are:
$I. [Xe] \, 6s^1$
$II. [Xe] \, 4f^{14} \, 5d^1 \, 6s^2$
$III. [Ar] \, 4s^2 \, 4p^5$
$IV. [Ar] \, 3d^7 \, 4s^2$
Select the incorrect statement about these elements.

  • A
    $I$ is a strong reducing agent.
  • B
    $II$ is a $d-$ block element.
  • C
    $III$ has high electron affinity.
  • D
    $IV$ exhibits variable oxidation state.

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$I.$ The radius of an anion is larger than that of the parent atom.
$II.$ The ionization energy generally increases with increasing atomic number in a period.
$III.$ The electronegativity of an element is the tendency of an isolated atom to attract an electron.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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Match the properties of elements given in List-$I$ with List-$II$.
List-$I$ List-$II$
$(1)$ Active non-metal with high electron gain enthalpy. $(A)$ $Na$
$(2)$ Soft metal with low ionization enthalpy. $(B)$ $Sb$
$(3)$ Metalloid that forms ${M_2}{O_3}$ type oxide. $(C)$ $He$
$(4)$ Chemically inert gas. $(D)$ $Cl$

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