A,B and C are hydroxy-compounds of the elements X, Y and Z respectively. & 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 alkalies. C gives an aqueous solution which is strongly alkaline.Which of the following statements is,/are true ?I : All the three elements are metals.II : The electronegativities decrease from X to Y to Z.III : The atomic radius decreases in the order X, Y and Z.lV : X, Y and Z could be phosphorus, aluminium and sodium respectively.
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a
I, II, III only correct
b
I, III, only correct
c
II, IV only correct
d
II, III, IV only correct
answer is C.
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Detailed Solution
A→H3PO4 (Phosphoric acid) →pH<7 B→Al(OH)3 (Amphoteric) C→NaOH (Base) Na, Al and p belong to 3rd period. Electronegativity increases across the period. Atomic radius decreases across the Period.