JEE · NEET Previous Year Question

Inert gases have positive electron gain enthalpy. Its correct order is

Topic: JEE PYQ

Answer: C. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. AXe < Kr < Ne < He
  2. BHe<Ne<Kr<Xe
  3. CHe<Xe<Kr<Ne
  4. DHe<Kr<Xe<Ne

Correct answer: C

Solution

(c)
Element egH[KJ/mol]
He +48
Ne +116
Kr +96
Xe +77
From NCERT So, order is Ne > Kr >Xe> He

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