Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11
Assertion (A): In a bromine atom, 4p electrons experience a lower effective nuclear charge compared to 2p electrons.
Reason (R): Electrons in higher energy levels are shielded more effectively by inner electrons.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In a bromine atom, 4p electrons are farther from the nucleus and are shielded by more inner electrons than 2p electrons, experiencing a lower effective nuclear charge.
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