Explore topic-wise MCQs in Chemistry.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Chemistry knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following halogen exists as a solid at room temperature?

A. Chlorine
B. Fluorine
C. Iodine
D. Bromine
Answer» C. Iodine
2.

Who discovered the element chlorine?

A. Joseph Priestley
B. Antoine Lavoisier
C. Humphry Davy
D. Wilhelm Scheele
Answer» E.
3.

What is the atomicity of halogens?

A. Monoatomic
B. Diatomic
C. Triatomic
D. Octatomic
Answer» C. Triatomic
4.

What is the correct order of enthalpy of dissociation of halogens?

A. F2 > Cl2 > Br2 > I2
B. Cl2 > Br2 > F2 > I2
C. Cl2 > F2 > Br2 > I2
D. F2 > Br2 > Cl2 > I2
Answer» C. Cl2 > F2 > Br2 > I2
5.

What is the general electronic configuration of the halogens?

A. ns2np5
B. ns2np2
C. ns2np3
D. ns2np4
Answer» B. ns2np2
6.

Which of the following is not a mineral of fluorine?

A. Fluorspar
B. Cryolite
C. Fluoroapatite
D. Carnallite
Answer» E.
7.

Halogens do not occur in the free state.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
8.

Which of the following halogen is radioactive?

A. Fluorine
B. Bromine
C. Astatine
D. Chlorine
Answer» D. Chlorine
9.

Which of the following element is most reactive?

A. Chlorine
B. Fluorine
C. Bromine
D. Iodine
Answer» C. Bromine
10.

Group 17 elements are also called halogens.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False