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Three elements X,Y and Z are in the 3^ rdperiod of the periodic table. The oxides ofX,Y and Z, respectively, are basic, amphoteric and acidic. The…

JEE Main 2020 — Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry

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Three elements X,YX,YX,Y and ZZZ are in the 3rd {3}^{\text{rd }}3rd period of the periodic table. The oxides ofX,YX,YX,Y and ZZZ, respectively, are basic, amphoteric and acidic. The correct order of the atomic numbers of X,YX,YX,Y and ZZZ is:

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Held on 2 Sept 2020 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.

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  1. A

    Z<Y<XZ<Y<XZ<Y<X

  2. B

    X<Y<ZX<Y<ZX<Y<Z

  3. C

    X<Z<YX<Z<YX<Z<Y

  4. D

    Y<X<ZY<X<ZY<X<Z

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