JEE Advanced levelOne or more correct optionsDifficulty 3 of 3pt152
A hypothetical element Y has successive ionisation enthalpies (in kJmol−1) 580, 1820, 2750, 11600 and 14800. Select the correct statements.
AY commonly forms YX3+
BThe sum of the first three ionisation enthalpies is 5150kJmol−1
CΔiH4/ΔiH3 is less than 2
DY most likely belongs to group 13
Answer: A, B, D
A jump of 2750 to 11600 (ratio 4.2) after the third electron shows three valence electrons, so Y is in group 13 and forms YX3+. 580 + 1820 + 2750 = 5150. The ratio 11600/2750 = 4.2 is not below 2, so the last is false.