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There are four elements p, q , r and s having atomic number Z1,Z,Z+1,Z+2 respectively. If the element q is an inert gas, select the correct statements from following statements:
(i) p has most negative electron gain enthalpy in the respective period
(ii) r is an alkali metal
(iii) s exists in +2 oxidation states

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(i) and (ii) only
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(ii) and (iii) only
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(i) and (iii) only
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(i), (ii) and (iii)
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Solution

The correct option is D (i), (ii) and (iii)
Since, q is an inert element i.e noble gas. So, p, r and s have atomic number Z1,Z+1,Z+2 and they should belong to halogen, alkali metal and alkaline earth metal respectively.
As halogen has one electron less than stable noble gas configuration it has greater tendency to accept an additional electron forming anion. Alkaline earth metals having valence shell electronic configuration ns2 exists in +2 oxidation state.

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