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Note: The PINK coloured questions are from the reduced portion
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1. Draw the structures of the following :
a) XeF4 2020. 2018, 2017(OD,D), 2016(OD,D), 2015(OD,D), 2013(D), 2009(D), 2008(D)
b) HClO3 2019, 2018, 2017(OD)
c) H2SO3 2017(OD)
d) H2S2O8 2020, 2017(OD), 2013(D), 2009(OD)
e) ClF3 2017(OD), 2015(OD,D)2008(OD)
f) BrF5 2020, 2017(OD), 2016(D)
g) H2S2O7 2020, 2019, 2017(D), 2012(D)
h) XeF6 2020, 2017(D)
i) H3PO2 2017(D), 2012(D)
j) XeOF4 2020, 2017(D,F), 2014(D), 2013(OD). 2012(OD,D)
k) H4P2O7 2017(D,F)
l) BrF3 2020, 2017(D),2016(OD), 2014(OD), 2013(D), 2011(OD), 2009(D)
m) XeF2 2020, 2014(OD), 2013(D), 2011(D)
n) H2SO4 2014(D)
o) H3PO3 2013(OD)
p) (HPO3)3 2013(D), 2011(OD)
q) N2O5 2012(OD)
r) HClO4 2020, 2009(D)
s) PCl5 2008(OD)
t) SF4 2008(D)
2. Complete the following reaction :
S.No. Reaction Year
a) MnO2 + 4 HCl 2020
b) XeF6 + KF 2020
c) I– (aq) + H+ (aq) + O2 (g) 2020
d) NaOH + Cl2 2020
(cold + dil.)
e) 𝑿𝒆𝑭𝟐 + 𝑷𝑭𝟓 2019, 2015(OD,D)
f) 𝑪 + 𝑯𝟐𝑺𝑶𝟒 (𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒄.) 2019, 2014(D), 2011(D)
g) XeF4 + SbF5 2018
h) NH3 + 3Cl2(excess) 2017(D)
i) XeF6 + 2H2O 2017(D)
j) Cl2 + H2O 2017(D)
k) XeF6 + 3H2O 2017(D)
l) F2 + 2Cl– 2017(D)
m) 2XeF2 + 2H2O 2017(D)
2+
n) [Fe(H2O)6] + NO 2017(F)
o) 𝑷𝟒 + 𝑯𝟐𝑶 + 𝑵𝒂𝑶𝑯 2014(OD), 2011(D), 2009(D)
p) 𝑿𝒆𝑭𝟒 + 𝑶𝟐𝑭𝟐 2014(OD), 2012(OD,D)
q) 𝑪𝒂𝟑𝑷𝟐 + 𝑯𝟐𝑶 2014(D)
r) 𝐂𝐮 + 𝑯NO𝟑 (𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞) 2012(OD)
s) 𝑷𝟒 + 𝑺O𝟐 𝑪𝒍𝟐 2012(D), 2011(D), 2010(D)
t) 𝑿𝒆𝑭𝟔 + 𝑯𝟐𝑶 2012(D), 2010(D)
u) 𝑵𝒂𝑶𝑯 (𝒉𝒐𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒆. ) + 𝑪𝒍𝟐 2012(D), 2010(D)
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v) 𝑯𝒈𝑪𝒍𝟐 + 𝑷𝑯𝟑 2011(OD), 2009(OD)

w) 𝑺𝑶𝟑 + 𝑯𝟐𝑺𝑶𝟒 2011(OD)
x) 𝑿𝒆𝑭𝟒 + 𝑯𝟐𝑶 2011(OD), 2010(D)
y) 𝑪𝒍𝟐 + 𝑭𝟐 (excess) 2011(D)
z) 𝑋𝑒𝐹2 + 𝐻2𝑂 2011(D), 2009(OD)
aa) 𝐼2 + 𝐻𝑁𝑂3(conc) 2011(D)
bb) I− (𝒂𝒒) + 𝑯𝟐𝑶(l) + 𝑶𝟑(𝐠) 2020, 2009(D)
3. Account for the following : 2020
(a) Sulphurous acid is a reducing agent.
(b) Fluorine forms only one oxoacid.
(c) Boiling point of noble gases increases from He to Rn.
4. An amorphous solid ‘A’ which has a crown shaped structure, burns in air to form a gas ‘B’ which 2020
turns lime water milky. ‘B’ is also produced by roasting of sulphide ores. ‘B’ undergoes oxidation in
the presence of V2O5 to give ‘C’ and to carry out this oxidation low temperature and high pressure is
mandatory to get a good yield of ‘C’. ‘C’ is then absorbed in H2SO4 to give ‘D’. ‘D’ is then diluted to
give a very important compound ‘E’. ‘E’ is largely responsible for the manufacture of variety of
compounds in industry. ‘E’ in concentrated form, when combined with Cu metal, gives compound ‘F’.
From this description
(a) Elucidate the structure of ‘A’ to ‘F’
(b) Give a balanced chemical equation for the conversion of ‘E’ to ‘F’.
(c) Give two important functions of ‘E’ in the chemical industry.
5. (a) Give reasons for the following observations : 2020
(i) Halogens are strong oxidising agents.
(ii) Noble gases have very low boiling points.
(iii) O and Cl have nearly same electronegativity, yet oxygen forms H- bond while Cl doesn’t.
6. Write the products of the following reaction : 2020
6 XeF4 + 12 H2O
Is this reaction a disproportionation reaction ? Give reasons in support of your answer.
7. (a) Give reasons : 2020
(i) Helium does not form compounds like Xenon.
(ii) HClO4 is a stronger acid than HOCl.
(iii) Sulphur is a polyatomic solid whereas Oxygen is a diatomic gas.
(b) Write one reaction as an example of each, to show that conc. H2SO4 acts as
(i) an oxidising agent, and
(ii) a dehydrating agent.
OR
(a) Account for the following :
(i) Hydration enthalpy of F– ion is more than Cl– ion.
(ii) SO2 is a reducing agent, whereas TeO2 is an oxidising agent in group-16 oxides.
(b) Write the reaction of F2 with water. Why does I2 not react with water ?
(c) Draw the structure of XeF2.
8. (a) Account for the following : 2020
(i) Tendency to show –2 oxidation state decreases from oxygen to tellurium.
(ii) Acidic character increases from HF to HI.
(iii) Moist SO2 gas acts as a reducing agent.
(b) Draw the structure of an oxoacid of sulphur containing S–O–S linkage.
(c) Complete the following equation :
XeF2 + H2O
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(a) Among the hydrides of group 16, write the hydride

(i) Which is a strong reducing agent.
(ii) Which has maximum bond angle.
(iii) Which is most thermally stable.
Give suitable reason in each.
(b) Complete the following equations :
S + H2SO4
(Conc.)
Cl2 + NaOH
(Cold and dilute)
9. Read the given passage and answer the questions 1 to 5 that follow : 2020
The halogens have the smallest atomic radii in their respective periods. The atomic radius of fluorine
is extremely small. All halogens exhibit – 1 oxidation state. They are strong oxidising agents and have
maximum negative electron gain enthalpy. Among halogens, fluorine shows anomalous behaviour in
many properties. For example electro negativity and ionisation enthalpy are higher for fluorine than
expected whereas bond dissociation enthalpy, m.p. and b.p. and electron gain enthalpy are quite lower
than expected. Halogens react with hydrogen to give hydrogen halides (HX) and combine amongst
themselves to form a number of compounds of the type XX’, XX’3, XX’5 and XX’7 called inter-
halogens.
1. Why halogens have maximum negative electron gain enthalpy ?
2. Why fluorine shows anomalous behaviour as compared to other halogens ?
3. Arrange the hydrogen halides (HF to HI) in the decreasing order of their reducing character.
4. Why fluorine is a stronger oxidizing agent than chlorine ?
5. What are the sizes of X and X’ in the interhalogen compounds ?
10. Write balanced chemical equations for the following processes : 2019
(i) XeF2 undergoes hydrolysis.
(ii) MnO2 is heated with conc. HCl.
OR
Arrange the following in order of property indicated for each set :
(i) H2O, H2S, H2Se, H2Te – increasing acidic character
(ii) HF, HCl, HBr, HI – decreasing bond enthalpy
11. (a) Give reasons for the following : 2019
(i) Sulphur in vapour state shows paramagnetic behaviour.
(ii) N-N bond is weaker than P-P bond.
(iii) Ozone is thermodynamically less stable than oxygen.
(b) Write the name of gas released when Cu is added to
(i) dilute HNO3 and
(ii) conc. HNO3
OR
(a) (i) Write the disproportionation reaction of H3PO3.
(ii) Draw the structure of XeF4.
(b) Account for the following :
(i) Although Fluorine has less negative electron gain enthalpy yet F2 is strong oxidizing agent.
(ii) Acidic character decreases from N2O3 to Bi2O3 in group 15.
(c) Write a chemical reaction to test sulphur dioxide gas. Write chemical equation involved.
12. Write balanced chemical equations for the following processes : 2019
(a) Cl2 is passed through slaked lime.
(b) SO2 gas is passed through an aqueous solution of Fe(III) salt.
OR
(a) Write two poisonous gases prepared from chlorine gas.
(b) Why does Cu2+ solution give blue colour on reaction with ammonia ?
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13. (a) Account for the following : 2019

(i) Tendency to show +3 oxidation state decreases from N to Bi in group 15.
(ii) Acidic character increases from H2O to H2Te.
(iii) F2 is more reactive than ClF3, whereas ClF3 is more reactive than Cl2.
(b) Draw the structure of (i) XeF2, (ii) H4P2O7.
OR
(a) Give one example to show the anomalous reaction of fluorine.
(b) What is the structural difference between white phosphorus and red phosphorus ?
(c) What happens when XeF6 reacts with NaF ?
(d) Why is H2S a better reducing agent than H2O ?
(e) Arrange the following acids in the increasing order of their acidic character :
HF, HCl, HBr and HI
14. Write balanced chemical equations for the following processes : 2019
(a) Cl2 is passed through slaked lime.
(b) SO2 gas is passed through an aqueous solution of Fe(III) salt.
OR
(a) Write two poisonous gases prepared from chlorine gas.
(b) Why does Cu2+ solution give blue colour on reaction with ammonia ?
15. Write balanced chemical equations involved in the following reactions : 2019
(a) Fluorine gas reacts with water.
(b) Phosphine gas is absorbed in copper sulphate solution.
16. Among the hydrides of Group-15 elements, which have the 2018
(a) lowest boiling point ?
(b) maximum basic character ?
(c) highest bond angle ?
(d) maximum reducing character ?
17. Give reasons : 2018
(i) H3PO3 undergoes disproportionation reaction but H3PO4 does not.
(ii) When Cl2 reacts with excess of F2, ClF3 is formed and not FCl3.
(iii) Dioxygen is a gas while Sulphur is a solid at room temperature.
18. (a) When concentrated sulphuric acid was added to an unknown salt present in a test tube a brown gas 2018
(A) was evolved. This gas intensified when copper turnings were added to this test tube. On cooling,
the gas (A) changed into a colourless solid (B).
(i) Identify (A) and (B).
(ii) Write the structures of (A) and (B).
(iii) Why does gas (A) change to solid on cooling ?
(b) Arrange the following in the decreasing order of their reducing character :
HF, HCl, HBr, HI
19. Write the formula of the compound of phosphorus which is obtained when conc. HNO3 oxidises P4. 2017(OD)
20. Give reasons for the following : 2017(OD)
(a) Red phosphorus is less reactive than white phosphorus.
(b) Electron gain enthalpies of halogens are largely negative.
(c) N2O5 is more acidic than N2O3.
21. Write the formula of the compound of sulphur which is obtained when conc. HNO3 oxidises S8. 2017(OD)
22. Write the formula of the compound of iodine which is obtained when conc. HNO3 oxidises I2. 2017(OD)
23. What happens when 2017(D)
(i) (NH4)2Cr2O7 is heated?
(ii) H3PO3 is heated?
Write the equations.
24. Give reasons: 2017(D)
(i) Thermal stability decreases from H2O to H2Te.
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(ii) Fluoride ion has higher hydration enthalpy than chloride ion.
(iii) Nitrogen does not form pentahalide.
25. What happens when 2017(D)
(i) conc. H2SO4 is added to Cu?
(ii) SO3 is passed through water?
Write the equations.
26. What happens when 2017(D)
(i) HCl is added to MnO2?
(ii) PCl5 is heated?
Write the equations involved.
27. Arrange the following hydrides of Group-16 elements in the increasing order of their thermal stability: 2017(F)
H2O, H2S, H2Se, H2Te
28. Account for the following : 2017(F)
(i) BiH3 is the strongest reducing agent in Group 15 elements hydrides.
(ii) Cl2 acts as a bleaching agent.
(iii) Noble gases have very low boiling points.
29. (a) Although nitrogen and chlorine have nearly same electronegativity yet nitrogen forms hydrogen 2017(F)
bonding while chlorine does not. Why?
(b) What happens when F2 reacts with water?
(c) Write the name of the gas evolved when Ca3P2 is dissolved in water.
(d) Write the formula of a noble gas species which is isostructural with IBr.
30. Arrange the following hydrides of Group-16 elements in the decreasing order of their acidic strength : 2017(F)
H2O, H2S, H2Se, H2Te
31. Arrange the following hydrides of Group-16 elements in the decreasing order of their reducing 2017(F)
character :
H2O, H2S, H2Se, H2Te
32. Pb(NO3)2 on heating gives a brown gas which undergoes dimerization on cooling. Identify the gas. 2016 (OD)
33. What happen when: 2016 (OD)
(i) SO2 gas is passed through an aqueous solution Fe3+ salt.
(ii) XeF4 reacts with SbF5.
34. Give reasons: 2016 (OD)
(i) SO2 is reducing while TeO2 is an oxidizing agent.
(ii) Nitrogen does not form pentahalide.
(iii) ICl is more reactive I2.
35. On adding NaOH to ammonium sulphate, a colorless gas with pungent odour is evolved which forms 2016(D)
a blue coloured complex with Cu2+ ion. Identify the gas.
36. Account for the following: 2016(D)
(i) Ozone is thermodynamically unstable.
(ii) Solid PCl5 is ionic in nature.
(iii) Fluorine forms only one oxoacid HOF.
37. (i) Compare the oxidizing action of F2and Cl2 by considering parameters such as bond dissociation 2016(D)
enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy and hydration enthalpy.
(ii) Write the condition to maximize the yield of H2SO4by contact process.
(iii) Arrange the following in the increasing order property mentioned :
(a) H3PO3, H3PO4, H3PO2 (Reducing character)
(b) NH3, PH3, AsH3, SbH3, BiH3 (Base strength)
38. Write the formula of any two oxoacids of Sulphur. 2015(OD)
39. Account for the following: 2015(OD)
(i) Acidic character increases from HF to HI. 2015(D)
(ii) There is large difference between the melting and boiling points of oxygen and Sulphur.
(iii) Nitrogen does not form pentahalide.
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40. (i) Which allotrope of phosphorus is more reactive and why? 2015(OD)
(ii) How the supersonic jet airplane is responsible for the depletion of ozone layers? 2015(D)
(iii) F2 has lower bond dissociation enthalpy than Cl2. Why?
(iv) Which noble gas is used in filling balloons for meteorological observations?
41. What is the basicity of H3PO4? 2015(D)
42. What is the basicity of H3PO3? 2014(OD)
43. Give reasons for the following: 2014(OD)
(i) (𝑪𝑯𝟑)3P= 𝑶 𝒆𝒙𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒔 𝒃𝒖𝒕 (𝑪𝑯𝟑)3𝑵 = 𝑶 does not
(ii) Oxygen has less electron gain enthalpy with negative sign than Sulphur.
(iii) H3PO2 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒕 H3PO3.
44. Arrange the following in the order of property indicated against each set: 2014(D)
(i) HF, HCl, HBr, HI – increasing bond dissociation enthalpy.
(ii) 𝑯𝟐𝑶, 𝑯𝟐𝑺, 𝑯𝟐𝑺𝒆, 𝑯𝟐𝑻𝒆 − 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐢dic character.
45. Write the structural difference between white phosphorus and red phosphorus. 2014(D)
46. Account for the following: 2014(D)
(i) PCl5 is more covalent than 𝑷𝑪𝒍𝟑.
(ii) Iron on reaction with HCl forms 𝑭𝒆𝑪𝒍𝟐 and not 𝑭𝒆𝑪𝒍𝟑.
(iii) The two O-O bond lengths in the ozone molecule are equal.
47. Name two poisonous gases which can be prepared from chlorine gas. 2013(OD)
48. How are interhalogen compounds formed? What general compositions can be assigned to them? 2013(OD)
49. Give reasons for the following: 2013(OD)
(i) Where R is an alkyl group, 𝑹𝟑𝑷=O 𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐛ut 𝑹𝟑𝑵=O does not 2007(D)
(ii) 𝑷𝒃𝑪𝒍𝟒 is more covalent than 𝑷𝒃𝑪𝒍𝟐
(iii) At room temperature, 𝑵𝟐 is much less reactive.
50. What is the covalence of nitrogen in 𝑵𝟐𝑶𝟓? 2013(D)
51. What happens when: 2013(D)
(i) 𝑷𝑪𝒍𝟓 is heated
(ii) HI is heated? Write the reactions involved.
52. Give reasons for the following: 2013(D)
(i) Bond enthalpy of 𝑭𝟐 lower than that of 𝑪𝒍𝟐
(ii) 𝑷𝑯𝟑 has lower boiling point than 𝑵𝑯𝟑.
53. Account for the following: 2013(D)
(i) Helium is used in diving apparatus.
(ii) Fluorine does not exhibit positive oxidation state.
(iii) Oxygen shows catenation behavior less than Sulphur.
54. Which is a stronger reducing agent, 𝐒𝐛𝐇𝟑 or 𝐁𝐢𝐇𝟑, and why? 2012(OD)
55. Explain the following facts giving appropriate reason in each case: 2012(OD)
(i) 𝐍𝐅𝟑 is an exothermic compound whereas 𝐍Cl𝟑 is not.
(ii) All the bonds in 𝐒𝐅𝟒 are not equivalent
56. Explain the following observations: 2012(OD)
(i) Sulphur has a greater tendency for catenation than oxygen. 2007(D)
(ii) ICI is more reactive than 𝐈𝟐.
(iii) Despite lower value of its electron gain enthalpy with negative sign, fluorine (𝐅𝟐) is a stronger
oxidising agent than 𝐂𝐥𝟐
57. Explain the following observations: 2012(OD)
(i) Phosphorus has greater tendency for catenation than nitrogen. 2007(D)
(ii) Oxygen is a gas but Sulphur a solid.
(iii) The halogens are colored. Why?

58. Explain the following giving higher oxidation reason in each case. 2012(D)
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(i) 𝑶𝟐 and 𝑭𝟐 both stabilize higher oxidation states of metals but 𝑶𝟐 exceeds 𝑭𝟐 in doing so.
(ii) Structure of Xenon fluorides cannot be explained by Valence Bond Approach.
59. Predict the shape and the asked angle (𝟗𝟎𝟎 𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒓 𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔) in each of the following cases: 2012(D)
(i) 𝑺𝑶𝟑 𝟐− 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 angle O−S-O
(ii) 𝑪𝒍𝑭𝟑 and the angle 𝑭 − 𝑪𝒍 − 𝑭
(iii) 𝑿𝒆𝑭𝟐 and the angle 𝑭 − 𝑿𝒆 – 𝑭
60. How would your account for the following? 2011(OD)
(i) H2S is more acidic than H2O
(ii) The N - O bond in NO2- is shorter than the N - O bond in NO3-.
(iii) Both O2 and F2 stabilize high oxidation states but the ability of oxygen to stabilize the higher
oxidation state exceeds that of fluorine.
61. (a) What happens when 2011(OD)
(i) Chlorine gas is passed through a hot concentrated solution of NaOH?
(ii) Sulphur dioxide gas is passed through an aqueous solution of a Fe (III) salt?
(b) Answer the following:
(i) Why is the basicity of 𝑯𝟑𝑷𝑶𝟑 and why?
(ii) Why does fluorine not play the role of a central atom in interhalogen compounds?
(iii) Why do noble gases have low boiling points?
62. Give reason for: 2011(D)
(i) 𝑺𝑭𝟔 is kinetically an inert substance.
(ii) The 𝑵 − 𝑶 bond in 𝑵𝑶𝟐− is shorter than the 𝑵 − 𝑶 bond in 𝑵𝑶𝟑−
63. State reasons for each of the following: 2011(D)
(i) All the 𝑷 − 𝑪𝒍 bonds in 𝑷𝑪𝒍𝟓 molecule are not equivalent.
(ii) Sulphur has greater tendency for catenation than oxygen.
64. A translucent white waxy solid (A) on heating in an inert atmosphere is converted to its allotropic 2011(D)
from (B). Allotrope (A) on reaction with very dilute aqueous KOH liberates a highly poisonous gas (c) 2007(D)
having rotter fish smell. With excess of chlorine forms (D) which hydrolyses to compound (E).
Identify compounds (A) to (E).
65. Explain the following: 2011(D)
(i) 𝑵𝑭𝟑 is an exothermic compound whereas NCl3 is not.
(ii) 𝑭𝟐 is most reactive of all the four common halogens.
66. (a) Account for the following: 2011(D)
(i) The acidic strength decreases in the order 𝑯𝑪𝒍 > 𝑯𝟐𝑺 > 𝑷𝑯𝟑
(ii) Tendency to form pentahalides decreases down the group in group 15 of the periodic table
67. Fluorine does not exhibit any positive oxidation state. Why? 2010(OD)
68. Explain the following: 2010(OD)
(a) The electron gain enthalpy with negative sign for fluorine is less than that for chlorine; still
fluorine is a strong oxidizing agent than chlorine.
(b) 𝑿𝒆𝑭𝟐 is linear molecule without a bend.
(c) 𝑵𝑪𝒍𝟑 is an endothermic compound while 𝑁𝐹3 is an exothermic one.
69. Draw the structures of white phosphorus and red phosphorus. Which one of these two types of 2010(D)
phosphorus is more reactive and why?
70. Arrange the following in order of property indicated for each set. 2010(D)
(i) 𝑭𝟐, 𝑪𝒍𝟐, 𝑩𝒓𝟐, 𝑰𝟐 𝐢ncreaing 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐲.
(ii) HF, HCl, HBr, HI increasing acid strength.
(iii) 𝑵𝑯𝟑, 𝑨s𝑯𝟑, 𝑺𝒃𝑯𝟑, 𝑩𝒊𝑯𝟑 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡.
71. How would you account for the following? 2010(D)
(i) The value of election gain enthalpy with negative sign for Sulphur is higher than that for oxygen.
(ii) 𝑵𝑭𝟑 is an exothermic compound but 𝑵𝑪𝒍𝟑 is endothermic compound.
(iii) 𝑪𝒍𝑭𝟑𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐓 – 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐞.
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72. Explain the following observations giving appropriate reasons: 2010(D)

(i) The stability of + 5 oxidation state decreases down the group in group 15 of the periodic table.
(ii) Solid phosphorus pentachloride behaves as an ionic compound.
(iii) Halogens are strong oxidizing agents.
73. Why is red phosphorus less reactive than while phosphorus? 2009(OD)
74. How would you account for the following: 2009(OD)
(i) 𝑵𝑯𝟑 is a stronger base than 𝑷𝑯𝟑 2009(D)
(ii) Sulphur has a greater tendency for catenations than oxygen.
(iii) 𝑭𝟐 is a stronger oxidizing agent than 𝑪𝒍𝟐.
75. Explain the following observations: 2009(OD)
(i) In the structure of 𝑯𝑵𝑶𝟑, the N-O bond (𝟏𝟐𝟏 𝒑𝒎) is shorter than the 𝑵 − 𝑶𝑯 Bond (140 pm).
(ii) All the 𝑷 − 𝑪𝒍 bonds in 𝑷𝑪𝒍𝟓 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒆q𝒖𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕.
(iii) ICI is more reactive than 𝑰𝟐.
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