Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 11
Which of the following statements is true about s-block elements?
A
They readily lose outermost electrons to form positive ions.
B
They are highly stable and found in pure form in nature.
C
They have high ionization enthalpies compared to p-block elements.
D
Their compounds are primarily covalent in nature.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
S-block elements lose their outermost electron(s) readily to form 1+ or 2+ ions due to their low ionization enthalpies, making option A correct. The other options reflect common misconceptions about their stability and bonding nature.
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