JEE CHEMISTRY MCQ: CLASSIFICATION OF ELEMENTS AND PERIODICITY IN PROPERTIES

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Find the formula of halide of a metal whose successive ionization enthalpies are

x, 2 x, 5 x, 100 x \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}

respectively

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Correct option: C

{MX}_3

The correct answer is C (

{MX}_3

) because the large difference between the 3rd and 4th ionization enthalpies indicates a stable +3 oxidation state for the metal.

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