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A, B and C are hydroxy compounds of the elements X, Y and Z, respectively. X, Y and Z are in the same period of the periodic table. A gives an aqueous solution of pH less than seven. B reacts with both strong acids and strong alkalis. C gives an aqueous solution which is strongly alkaline.Which of the following statements is/are true?                            

  I.  The three elements are metals       

  II. The electronegativities decreases  from X to Y to  Z.                                    

  III. The atomic radius decreases in the order X,Y and Z.

  IV.  X, Y and Z could be phosphorus, aluminium and sodium, respectively.

 

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a

II, III and IV only correct

b

II and IV only correct

c

I and III only correct

d

I, II, III only correct       

answer is C.

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X is non-metal since its hydroxy compound is acidic.               

Y is metalloid as its hydroxyl compound react with both acid and base. 

Z is metal.

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A, B and C are hydroxy compounds of the elements X, Y and Z, respectively. X, Y and Z are in the same period of the periodic table. A gives an aqueous solution of pH less than seven. B reacts with both strong acids and strong alkalis. C gives an aqueous solution which is strongly alkaline.Which of the following statements is/are true?                              I.  The three elements are metals         II. The electronegativities decreases  from X to Y to  Z.                                      III. The atomic radius decreases in the order X,Y and Z.  IV.  X, Y and Z could be phosphorus, aluminium and sodium, respectively.