s-Block Elements

2023 Q51 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Ion having highest hydration enthalpy among the given alkaline earth metal ions is :

A.
$\mathrm{Sr}^{2+}$
B.
$\mathrm{Ca}^{2+}$
C.
$\mathrm{Be}^{2+}$
D.
$\mathrm{Ba}^{2+}$
2023 Q52 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Structures of $\mathrm{BeCl}_{2}$ in solid state, vapour phase and at very high temperature respectively are :

A.
Polymeric, Dimeric, Monomeric
B.
Dimeric, Polymeric, Monomeric
C.
Polymeric, Monomeric, Dimeric
D.
Monomeric, Dimeric, Polymeric
2023 Q53 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : Gypsum is used for making fireproof wall boards.

Reason (R) : Gypsum is unstable at high temperatures.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A.
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
B.
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
C.
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
D.
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
2023 Q54 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Match List I with List II :

List I List II
A. Slaked lime I. $\mathrm{NaOH}$
B. Dead burnt plaster II. $\mathrm{Ca(OH)_2}$
C. Caustic soda III. $\mathrm{Na_2CO_3\cdot 10H_2O}$
D. Washing soda IV. $\mathrm{CaSO_4}$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A.
(A) - III, (B) - IV, (C) - II, (D) - I
B.
(A) - III, (B) - II, (C) - IV, (D) - I
C.
(A) - II, (B) - IV, (C) - I, (D) - III
D.
(A) - I, (B) - IV, (C) - II, (D) - III
2023 Q55 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Choose the correct statement(s) :

A. Beryllium oxide is purely acidic in nature.

B. Beryllium carbonate is kept in the atmosphere of $\mathrm{CO_2}$.

C. Beryllium sulphate is readily soluble in water.

D. Beryllium shows anomalous behaviour.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A.
A only
B.
B, C and D only
C.
A, B and C only
D.
A and B only
2023 Q56 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The element playing significant role in neuromuscular function and interneuronal transmission is :
A.
Be
B.
$\mathrm{Ca}$
C.
$\mathrm{Mg}$
D.
$\mathrm{Li}$
2023 Q57 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Chlorides of which metal are soluble in organic solvents :
A.
K
B.
Be
C.
Ca
D.
Mg
2023 Q58 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Which of the following reaction is correct?
A.
$4 \mathrm{LiNO}_{3} \stackrel{\Delta}{\longrightarrow} 2 \mathrm{Li}_{2} \mathrm{O}+4 \mathrm{NO}_{2}+\mathrm{O}_{2}$
B.
$2 \mathrm{LiNO}_{3} \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{Li}+2 \mathrm{NO}_{2}+\mathrm{O}_{2}$
C.
$4 \mathrm{LiNO}_{3} \stackrel{\Delta}{\longrightarrow} 2 \mathrm{Li}_{2} \mathrm{O}+2 \mathrm{~N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}+\mathrm{O}_{2}$
D.
$2 \mathrm{LiNO}_{3} \stackrel{\Delta}{\longrightarrow} 2 \mathrm{NaNO}_{2}+\mathrm{O}_{2}$
2023 Q59 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Lithium aluminium hydride can be prepared from the reaction of :

A.
$\mathrm{LiCl}$ and $\mathrm{Al_2H_6}$
B.
$\mathrm{LiH}$ and $\mathrm{Al}(\mathrm{OH})_{3}$
C.
$\mathrm{LiH}$ and $\mathrm{Al}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}_{6}$
D.
$\mathrm{LiCl}, \mathrm{Al}$ and $\mathrm{H}_{2}$
2023 Q60 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

The alkaline earth metal sulphate(s) which are readily soluble in water is/are :

A. $\mathrm{BeSO}_{4}$

B. $\mathrm{MgSO}_{4}$

C. $\mathrm{CaSO}_{4}$

D. $\mathrm{SrSO}_{4}$

E. $\mathrm{BaSO}_{4}$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A.
A and B
B.
B and C
C.
B only
D.
A only
2023 Q61 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

The correct order of hydration enthalpies is

(A) K$^+$

(B) Rb$^+$

(C) Mg$^{2+}$

(D) Cs$^+$

(E) Ca$^{2+}$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A.
E > C > A > B > D
B.
C > A > E > B > D
C.
C > E > A > D > B
D.
C > E > A > B > D
2023 Q62 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Which one among the following metals is the weakest reducing agent?

A.
K
B.
Na
C.
Li
D.
Rb
2023 Q63 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Which of the following represents the correct order of metallic character of the given elements?

A.
K < Mg < Be < Si
B.
Si < Be < Mg < K
C.
Be < Si < Mg < K
D.
Be < Si < K < Mg
2023 Q64 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion A : The alkali metals and their salts impart characteristic colour to reducing flame.

Reason R : Alkali metals can be detected using flame tests.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

A.
A is not correct but R is correct
B.
A is correct but R is not correct
C.
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
D.
Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
2023 Q65 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion A : Beryllium has less negative value of reduction potential compared to the other alkaline earth metals.

Reason R : Beryllium has large hydration energy due to small size of Be$^{2+}$ but relatively large value of atomization enthalpy

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

A.
Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
B.
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
C.
A is correct but R is not correct
D.
A is not correct but R is correct
2023 Q66 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Identify the correct statements about alkali metals.

A. The order of standard reduction potential (M$^+$ | M) for alkali metal ions is Na > Rb > Li.

B. CsI is highly soluble in water.

C. Lithium carbonate is highly stable to heat.

D. Potassium dissolved in concentrated liquid ammonia is blue in colour and paramagnetic.

E. All the alkali metal hydrides are ionic solids.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A.
C and E only
B.
A and E only
C.
A, B, D only
D.
A, B and E only
2023 Q67 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Match List I with List II

List-I
List-II
A. Chlorophyll I. $\mathrm{Na_2CO_3}$
B. Soda ash II. $\mathrm{CaSO_4}$
C. Dentistry, Ornamental work III. $\mathrm{Mg^{2+}}$
D. Used in white washing IV. $\mathrm{Ca(OH)_2}$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A.
A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
B.
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
C.
A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
D.
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
2023 Q68 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Reaction of BeO with ammonia and hydrogen fluoride gives A which on thermal decomposition gives $\mathrm{BeF_2}$ and $\mathrm{NH_4F}$. What is 'A'?

A.
$\mathrm{(NH_4)Be_2F_5}$
B.
$\mathrm{(NH_4)_2BeF_4}$
C.
$\mathrm{(NH_4)BeF_3}$
D.
$\mathrm{H_3NBeF_3}$
2023 Q69 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

$\mathrm{Mg}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2} \cdot \mathrm{XH}_{2} \mathrm{O}$ and $\mathrm{Ba}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2} \cdot \mathrm{YH}_{2} \mathrm{O}$, represent formula of the crystalline forms of nitrate salts. Sum of $\mathrm{X}$ and $\mathrm{Y}$ is _____________.

2023 Q70 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
The number of alkali metal(s), from $\mathrm{Li}, \mathrm{K}, \mathrm{Cs}$, Rb having ionization enthalpy greater than $400 \mathrm{~kJ}$ $\mathrm{mol}^{-1}$ and forming stable super oxide is _____________.
2023 Q71 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

On heating, $\mathrm{LiNO_3}$ gives how many compounds among the following __________

$\mathrm{Li_2O,N_2,O_2,LiNO_2,NO_2}$

2023 Q72 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Identify the incorrect reaction from the following.

A.

$2 \mathrm{NaNO}_3 \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{NaNO}_2+\mathrm{O}_2$

B.

$2 \mathrm{LiNO}_3 \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{LiNO}_2+\mathrm{O}_2$

C.

$2 \mathrm{~Pb}\left(\mathrm{NO}_3\right)_2 \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{PbO}+4 \mathrm{NO}_2+\mathrm{O}_2$

D.

$\mathrm{Mg}_2 \mathrm{C}_3+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} \longrightarrow \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{C} \equiv \mathrm{CH}+\mathrm{Mg}(\mathrm{OH})_2$

2023 Q73 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The alkali metal with lowest $E^{\circ}{ }_{M^{+} / M}(\mathrm{~V})$ is $X$ and the alkali metal with highest $E^{\circ}{ }_{M^{+} / M}(\mathrm{~V})$ is $Y$. Then $X$ and $Y$ are respectively

A.

$\mathrm{Li}, \mathrm{Na}$

B.

$\mathrm{Li}, \mathrm{Cs}$

C.

$\mathrm{Na}, \mathrm{Li}$

D.

$\mathrm{Cs}, \mathrm{Li}$

2023 Q74 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Assertion (A) Be and Mg do not impart any colour to the flame.

Reason (R) The electrons in them are strongly bound to get excited by flame.

A.

(A) and (R) are true (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

B.

(A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

C.

(A) is correct but (R) is incorrect.

D.

(A) is incorrect but (R) is correct.

2023 Q75 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

A.

Molecular formula of calgon is $\mathrm{NaAlSiO}_4$.

B.

Beryllium halides are soluble in organic solvents.

C.

Among alkali metals, the reducing property of sodium is least in aqueous solution.

D.

White metal is an alloy of lithium.

2023 Q76 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Thermal decomposition of lithium nitrate gives

A.

$\mathrm{LiO}_2, \mathrm{O}_2, \mathrm{NO}_2$

B.

$\mathrm{Li}_2 \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{O}_2, \mathrm{~N}_2 \mathrm{O}$

C.

$\mathrm{Li}_2 \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{O}_2, \mathrm{~N}_2$

D.

$\mathrm{Li}_2 \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{O}_2, \mathrm{NO}_2$

2023 Q77 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Assertion (A) Alkali metals and their salts impart characteristic flame colours.

Reason (R) Alkali metals have low ionisation enthalpy values. So, electron excitation is possible. The correct option among the following is

A.

(A) and (R) are true, (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

B.

(A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

C.

(A) is true but (R) is false.

D.

(A) is false but (R) is true.

2023 Q78 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Which of the following set of metals have strong tendency to form super oxides?

A.
$\mathrm{Li}, \mathrm{Na}, \mathrm{Be}$
B.
$\mathrm{Be}, \mathrm{Mg}, \mathrm{Ca}$
C.
$\mathrm{K}, \mathrm{Rb}, \mathrm{Cs}$
D.
$\mathrm{Li}, \mathrm{Be}, \mathrm{Mg}$
2023 Q79 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Identify the correct statements with respect to compounds of beryllium.

I. Beryllium oxide is amphoteric in nature.

II. Beryllium hydride is formed by the reaction of beryllium with hydrogen.

III. Beryllium hydride is formed by the reaction of beryllium chloride with lithium aluminium hydride.

IV. Beryllium sulpahte is the least soluble sulphate among the sulphates of alkaline earth metals.

A.
I and II only
B.
I and III only
C.
II and IV only
D.
II and III only
2023 Q80 BITSAT MCQ
11 Jun 2026

Which one of the following decreasing orders of stability is correct?

A.
$\mathrm{MgCO}_3>\mathrm{CaCO}_3>\mathrm{SrCO}_3>\mathrm{BaCO}_3$
B.
$\mathrm{BaCO}_3>\mathrm{SrCO}_3>\mathrm{CaCO}_3>\mathrm{MgCO}_3$
C.
$\mathrm{MgCO}_3>\mathrm{BaCO}_3>\mathrm{SrCO}_3>\mathrm{CaCO}_3$
D.
$\mathrm{CaCO}_3>\mathrm{BaCO}_3>\mathrm{MgCO}_3>\mathrm{SrCO}_3$
2022 Q81 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Portland cement contains 'X' to enhance the setting time. What is 'X'?

A.
$\mathrm{CaSO}_{4} \cdot \frac{1}{2} \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$
B.
$\mathrm{CaSO}_{4} \cdot 2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$
C.
$\mathrm{CaSO}_{4}$
D.
$\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}$
2022 Q82 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Lithium nitrate and sodium nitrate, when heated separately, respectively, give :

A.
$\mathrm{LiNO}_{2}$ and $\mathrm{NaNO}_{2}$
B.
$\mathrm{Li}_{2} \mathrm{O}$ and $\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{O}$
C.
$\mathrm{Li}_{2} \mathrm{O}$ and $\mathrm{NaNO}_{2}$
D.
$\mathrm{LiNO}_{2}$ and $\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{O}$
2022 Q83 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

The correct decreasing order for metallic character is :

A.
Na > Mg > Be > Si > P
B.
P > Si > Be > Mg > Na
C.
Si > P > Be > Na > Mg
D.
Be > Na > Mg > Si > P
2022 Q84 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Statement I : An alloy of lithium and magnesium is used to make aircraft plates.

Statement II : The magnesium ions are important for cell-membrane integrity.

In the light the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
2022 Q85 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Which of the following statement is incorrect?

A.
Low solubility of LiF in water is due to its small hydration enthalpy.
B.
$\mathrm{KO}_{2}$ is paramagnetic.
C.
Solution of sodium in liquid ammonia is conducting in nature.
D.
Sodium metal has higher density than potassium metal.
2022 Q86 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

An element A of group 1 shows similarity to an element B belonging to group 2. If A has maximum hydration enthalpy in group 1 then B is :

A.
Mg
B.
Be
C.
Ca
D.
Sr
2022 Q87 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

The metal that has very low melting point and its periodic position is closer to a metalloid is :

A.
Al
B.
Ga
C.
Se
D.
In
2022 Q88 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A: $\mathrm{LiF}$ is sparingly soluble in water.

Reason R: The ionic radius of $\mathrm{Li}^{+}$ ion is smallest among its group members, hence has least hydration enthalpy.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

A.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B.
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
C.
A is true but R is false.
D.
A is false but R is true.
2022 Q89 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Reaction of $\mathrm{BeCl}_{2}$ with $\mathrm{LiAlH}_{4}$ gives :

(A) $\mathrm{AlCl}_{3}$

(B) $\mathrm{BeH}_{2}$

(C) $\mathrm{LiH}$

(D) $\mathrm{LiCl}$

(E) $\mathrm{BeAlH}_{4}$

Choose the correct answer from options given below :

A.
(A), (D) and (E)
B.
(A), (B) and (D)
C.
(D) and (E)
D.
(B), (C) and (D)
2022 Q90 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

The correct order of density is :

A.
Be > Mg > Ca > Sr
B.
Sr > Ca > Mg > Be
C.
Sr > Be > Mg > Ca
D.
Be > Sr > Mg > Ca
2022 Q91 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Choose the correct order of density of the alkali metals :

A.
Li < K < Na < Rb < Cs
B.
Li < Na < K < Rb < Cs
C.
Cs < Rb < K < Na < Li
D.
Li < Na < K < Cs < Rb
2022 Q92 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Match List - I with List - II :

List-I List-II
(a) Sodium hydride (i) Lewis acid
(b) Silane (ii) Saline hydride
(c) Vanadium hydride (iii) Molecular hydride
(d) Aluminium hydride (iv) Non-stoichiometric hydride

Correct answer is :

A.
(a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
B.
(a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)
C.
(a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)
D.
(a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
2022 Q93 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Correct statement about alkali metal oxides is :

A.
peroxides are colored.
B.
superoxides are paramagnetic.
C.
oxides are paramagnetic.
D.
peroxides are both colored and paramagnetic.
2022 Q94 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Amongst baking soda, caustic soda and washing soda, carbonate anion is present in :

A.
washing soda only.
B.
washing soda and caustic soda only.
C.
washing soda and baking soda only.
D.
baking soda, caustic soda and washing soda.
2022 Q95 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Arrange the following in the decreasing order of their covalent character :

(A) LiCl

(B) NaCl

(C) KCl

(D) CsCl

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

A.
(A) > (C) > (B) > (D)
B.
(B) > (A) > (C) > (D)
C.
(A) > (B) > (C) > (D)
D.
(A) > (B) > (D) > (C)
2022 Q96 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Match List-I with List-II

List-I
(Metal)
List-II
(Emitted light wavelength (nm))
(A) Li (I) 670.8
(B) Na (II) 589.2
(C) Rb (III) 780.0
(D) Cs (IV) 455.5

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

A.
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
B.
(A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
C.
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
D.
(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
2022 Q97 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Addition of H2SO4 to BaO2 produces :

A.
BaO, SO2 and H2O
B.
BaHSO4 and O2
C.
BaSO4, H2 and O2
D.
BaSO4 and H2O2
2022 Q98 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

BeCl2 reacts with LiAlH4 to give :

A.
Be + Li[AlCl4] + H2
B.
Be + AlH3 + LiCl + HCl
C.
BeH2 + LiCl + AlCl3
D.
BeH2 + Li[AlCl4]
2022 Q99 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

s-block element which cannot be qualitatively confirmed by the flame test is :

A.
Li
B.
Na
C.
Rb
D.
Be
2022 Q100 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

The correct order of melting point is :

A.
Be > Mg > Ca > Sr
B.
Sr > Ca > Mg > Be
C.
Be > Ca > Mg > Sr
D.
Be > Ca > Sr > Mg