JEE Main levelOne or more correct optionsDifficulty 2 of 3pt076
Slater's rules are applied to the single valence s electron of the alkali metals Li, Na, K and Rb. Which statements are correct?
AThe Z∗ of Li is 1.30.
BThe Z∗ of Li is greater than that of Na.
CThe Z∗ of Rb is 3.70.
DThe Z∗ values of Na and K are equal.
Answer: A, D
Li: S=2(0.85)=1.70, Z∗=1.30. Na: S=8(0.85)+2=8.80, Z∗=2.20. K: S=8(0.85)+10=16.80, Z∗=2.20. Rb: S=8(0.85)+28=34.80, Z∗=2.20. So Na, K and Rb are equal, and Li is the lowest.