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1P Block Elements
Dinitrogen is a robust compound, but reacts at high altitudes to form oxides. The oxide of nitrogen that can damage plant leaves and retard photosynthesis is :
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2P Block Elements
When borax is heated with \(\mathrm{CoO}\) on a platinum loop, blue coloured bead formed is largely due to :
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3P Block Elements
Given below are two statements.
Statement I : Stannane is an example of a molecular hydride.
Statement II : Stannane is a planar molecule.
In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Statement I : Stannane is an example of a molecular hydride.
Statement II : Stannane is a planar molecule.
In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
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4P Block Elements
In liquation process used for tin (Sn), the metal :
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5P Block Elements
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : The pentavalent oxide of group-15 element, E2O5, is less acidic than trivalent oxide, E2O3, of the same element.
Statement II : The acidic character of trivalent oxide of group 15 elements, E2O...
Statement I : The pentavalent oxide of group-15 element, E2O5, is less acidic than trivalent oxide, E2O3, of the same element.
Statement II : The acidic character of trivalent oxide of group 15 elements, E2O...
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6P Block Elements
Nitrogen gas is obtained by thermal decomposition of :
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7P Block Elements
Which of the following oxoacids of sulphur contains "S" in two different oxidation states?
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8P Block Elements
Among the given oxides of nitrogen ; N2O, N2O3, N2O4 and N2O5, the number of compound/(s) having N - N bond is :
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9P Block Elements
Dinitrogen and dioxygen, the main constituents of air do not react with each other in atmosphere to form oxides of nitrogen because :
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10P Block Elements
Concentrated \(\mathrm{HNO}_{3}\) reacts with Iodine to give :
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11P Block Elements
White phosphorus reacts with thionyl chloride to give :
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12P Block Elements
Heating white phosphorus with conc. NaOH solution gives mainly :
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13P Block Elements
Match List - I with List - II.
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14P Block Elements
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A : Fluorine forms one oxoacid.
Reason R : Fluorine has smallest size amongst all halogens and is highly electronegative.
In th...
Assertion A : Fluorine forms one oxoacid.
Reason R : Fluorine has smallest size amongst all halogens and is highly electronegative.
In th...
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15P Block Elements
The gas produced by treating an aqueous solution of ammonium chloride with sodium nitrite is :
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16P Block Elements
Which oxoacid of phosphorous has the highest number of oxygen atoms present in its chemical formula?
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17P Block Elements
Given below are two statements.
Statement I: The chlorides of \(\mathrm{Be}\) and \(\mathrm{Al}\) have Cl-bridged structure. Both are soluble in organic solvents and act as Lewis bases.
Statement II: Hydroxides of \(\mathrm{Be}\) and $$\mat...
Statement I: The chlorides of \(\mathrm{Be}\) and \(\mathrm{Al}\) have Cl-bridged structure. Both are soluble in organic solvents and act as Lewis bases.
Statement II: Hydroxides of \(\mathrm{Be}\) and $$\mat...
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18P Block Elements
Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A : Activated charcoal adsorbs SO2 more efficiently than CH4.
Reason R : Gases with lower critical temperatures are readily adso...
Assertion A : Activated charcoal adsorbs SO2 more efficiently than CH4.
Reason R : Gases with lower critical temperatures are readily adso...
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19P Block Elements
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Boron is unable to form \(\mathrm{BF}_{6}^{3-}\).
Reason (R) : Size of B is very small.
In the light of the above sta...
Assertion (A) : Boron is unable to form \(\mathrm{BF}_{6}^{3-}\).
Reason (R) : Size of B is very small.
In the light of the above sta...
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20P Block Elements
Consider the following reaction :
A + alkali \(\to\) B (Major Product)
If B is an oxoacid of phosphorus with no P-H bond, then A is :
A + alkali \(\to\) B (Major Product)
If B is an oxoacid of phosphorus with no P-H bond, then A is :
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21P Block Elements
The correct order of melting points of hydrides of group 16 elements is :
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22P Block Elements
Choose the correct stability order of group 13 elements in their + 1 oxidation state :
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23P Block Elements
The oxide which contains an odd electron at the nitrogen atom is :
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24P Block Elements
Which of the following elements is considered as a metalloid?
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25P Block Elements
Borazine, also known as inorganic benzene, can be prepared by the reaction of 3-equivalents of "\(X\)" with 6-equivalents of "\(Y\)". "\(X\)" and "\(Y\)", respectively are :
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26P Block Elements
Match List - I with List - II.
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27P Block Elements
The number of non-ionisable protons present in the product B obtained from the following reactions is ___________.
$$
\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{OH}+\mathrm{PCl}_{3} \rightarrow \mathrm{C}_{2} {\mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{Cl}+\mathrm{...
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\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{OH}+\mathrm{PCl}_{3} \rightarrow \mathrm{C}_{2} {\mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{Cl}+\mathrm{...
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28P Block Elements
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion : Boric acid is a weak acid.
Reason R : Boric acid is not able to release \(\mathrm{H}^{+}\) ion on its own. It receives $$\mat...
Assertion : Boric acid is a weak acid.
Reason R : Boric acid is not able to release \(\mathrm{H}^{+}\) ion on its own. It receives $$\mat...
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29P Block Elements
White precipitate of AgCl dissolves in aqueous ammonia solution due to formation of :
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30P Block Elements
Consider the following reactions:
PCl3 + H2O \(\to\) A + HCl
A + H2O \(\to\) B + HCl
The number of ionisable protons present in the product B is _______________.
PCl3 + H2O \(\to\) A + HCl
A + H2O \(\to\) B + HCl
The number of ionisable protons present in the product B is _______________.
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31P Block Elements
The number of bridged oxygen atoms present in compound B formed from the following reactions is
Pb(NO3)2 \(\buildrel {673\,K} \over \longrightarrow\) A + PbO + O2
A \(\buildrel {Dimerise} \over \longrightarrow\) B
Pb(NO3)2 \(\buildrel {673\,K} \over \longrightarrow\) A + PbO + O2
A \(\buildrel {Dimerise} \over \longrightarrow\) B
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32P Block Elements
The interhalogen compound formed from the reaction of bromine with excess of fluorine is a :
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33P Block Elements
The geometry around boron in the product 'B' formed from the following reaction is
$$
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&\mathrm{BF}_{3}+\mathrm{NaH} \stackrel{450 \mathrm{~K}}{\rightarrow} \mathrm{A}+\mathrm{NaF} \\\\
&\mathrm{A}+\mathrm{NMe}_{3} \rightarro...
$$
\begin{aligned}
&\mathrm{BF}_{3}+\mathrm{NaH} \stackrel{450 \mathrm{~K}}{\rightarrow} \mathrm{A}+\mathrm{NaF} \\\\
&\mathrm{A}+\mathrm{NMe}_{3} \rightarro...
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34P Block Elements
Match List I with List II
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35P Block Elements
Match List I with List II:
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36P Block Elements
The total number of acidic oxides from the following list is
NO, N2O, B2O3, N2O5, CO, SO3, P4O10
NO, N2O, B2O3, N2O5, CO, SO3, P4O10
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37P Block Elements
Which one of the following elemental forms is not present in the enamel of the teeth?
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38P Block Elements
The most stable trihalide of nitrogen is :
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39P Block Elements
Identify the correct statement for B2H6 from those given below :
(A) In B2H6, all B-H bonds are equivalent.
(B) In B2H6, there are four 3-centre-2-electron bonds.
(C) B2H6 is a Lewis acid.
(D) B2H6 can be synthesized from both BF3 and NaBH...
(A) In B2H6, all B-H bonds are equivalent.
(B) In B2H6, there are four 3-centre-2-electron bonds.
(C) B2H6 is a Lewis acid.
(D) B2H6 can be synthesized from both BF3 and NaBH...
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40P Block Elements
PCl5 is well known, but NCl5 is not. because,
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41P Block Elements
The number of halogen/(s) forming halic (V) acid is ___________.
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42P Block Elements
Consider the sulphides HgS, PbS, CuS, Sb2S3, As2S3 and CdS. Number of these sulphides soluble in 50% HNO3 is ___________.
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43P Block Elements
The number of S = O bonds present in sulphurous acid, peroxodisulphuric acid and pyrosulphuric acid, respectively are :
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44P Block Elements
Which one of the following correctly represents the order of stability of oxides, X2O; (X = halogen)?
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45P Block Elements
The product obtained from the electrolytic oxidation of acidified sulphate solutions, is :
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46P Block Elements
Number of Cl = O bonds in chlorous acid, chloric acid and perchloric acid respectively are :
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47P Block Elements
Match List - I with List - II :
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48P Block Elements
Given below are two statement : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A : SO2(g) is absorbed to a large extent than H2(g) on activated charcoal.Reason R : SO2(g) has a higher critical temperature t...
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49P Block Elements
In polythionic acid, H2SxO6 (x = 3 to 5) the oxidation state(s) of sulphur is/are :
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50P Block Elements
In which one of the following molecules strongest back donation of an electron pair from halide to boron is expected?
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