Chapter 7 - The p-Block Elements

Group 15 - Preparation, 6 Match the following:

(a) Pure nitrogen (i) Chlorine
Properties & Uses - Level I (b) Haber process (ii) Sulphuric acid
(c) Contact process (iii) Ammonia
1 The element from group 15 that forms a strong bond
(d) Deacon's process (iv) Sodium azide or Barium azide
with hydrogen is:
1. N
2. P (a) (b) (c) (d)
3. As 1. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
4. Sb 2. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
3. (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
2 PH3 forms bubbles when passed slowly through water 4. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
but NH3 gets dissolved in water, because:
NH3 forms an H-bond with water, so it is soluble but 7 Match the formulas of oxides given in Column I with
1.
PH3 does not form an H-bond. the type of oxide given in Column II and mark the correct
NH3 does not form an H-bond with water, so it is option.
2. Column I Column II
soluble but PH3 does form an H-bond.
A. Pb3O4 1. Neutral oxide
3. NH3 and PH3 both form H-bond with water.
B. N2O 2. Acidic oxide
4. NH3 and PH3 both do not form H-bond with water.
C. Mn2O7 3. Basic oxide
3 The bonding present in nitrogen molecules is: D. Bi2O3 4. Mixed oxide
1. pπ − pπ Codes
2. pπ − dπ A B C D
3. dπ − dπ 1. 1 2 3 4
4. Only sigma bond 2. 4 1 2 3
3. 3 2 4 1
4 An element that does not have a d-orbital is:
4. 4 3 1 2
1. P
2. N
3. As 8 What are the respective oxidation states of P in
4. Bi H4P2O5, H4P2O6, and H4P2O7?
1. +3, +5, and +4
5 NH3 forms a hydrogen bond but PH3 does not 2. +5, +3, and +4
because: 3. +5, +4, and +3
Phosphorus is more electronegative as compared to 4. +3, +4, and +5
1.
nitrogen.
Nitrogen is more electronegative as compared to
2.
phosphorus.
3. Nitrogen and phosphorous have equal electronegativity.
4. Nitrogen is more stable as compared to phosphorus.
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9 A balanced chemical equation for the reaction 13 Which of the following represents the structure of
showing catalytic oxidation of NH3 by atmospheric pyrophosphoric acid?
oxygen is:
Pt / Rh gauge catalyst
1. 4NH3 + 5O2 −−−−−−−−−−−→ 4NO + 6H2O 1. 2.
From air 500 K; 9 bar
Pt / Rh gauge catalyst
2. 3NH4 + 5O2 −−−−−−−−−−−→ 3NO + 6H2O
From air 500 K; 9 bar
no catalyst 3. 4.
3. 4NH3 + 5O2 −−−−−→ 4NO + 6H2O
From air cold
no catalyst
4. 3NH4 + 5O2 −−−−−→ 3NO + 6H2O 14 Ammonium dichromate and barium azide on heating
From air cold
gives:
10 An element belongs to group 15 and 3rd period of the 1. N2 in both cases.
periodic table. Its electronic configuration would be: N with ammonium dichromate and NO with barium
2. 2
1. 1s2 2s2 2p4 azide.
2. 1s2 2s2 2p3 N O with ammonium dichromate and N2 with barium
3. 2
3. 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p2 azide.
4. 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p3 N O with ammonium dichromate and NO2 with
4. 2
barium azide.
11 Nitrogen gas is liberated by the thermal
decomposition of: 15 A compound having two direct bonds between P and
1. NH NO
4 2 H atoms is:
2. NaN 3 1. H P O
3 2

3. (NH ) Cr O
4
2
2 7 2. H P O
3 3

4. All of the above- 3. H P O

3 4

4. H P O
4 2 7

12 A brown-coloured mixture of two gases is obtained

by reducing 6 N nitric acid with metallic copper. This 16 What is the correct sequence of the basic strength
mixture on cooling condenses to a blue liquid which on hydrides in increasing order?
freezing (-30 oC) gives a blue solid. The correct statement 1. BiH3 ≃ SbH3 < AsH3 < PH3 < NH3
for the blue liquid or solid is: 2. BiH3 > NH3 > PH3 > SbH3 > AsH3
1. It is referred to as the anhydride of nitrous acid. 3. SbH3 < AsH3 < PH3 < NH3 < BiH3
It is an acidic oxide. Hence, it dissolves in alkalies 4. AsH3 > NH3 > PH3 > SbH3 > BiH3
2.
producing nitrites.
It can also be prepared by the action of 50 % HNO3 on 17 A solid (A) reacts with strong aqueous NaOH,
3.
arsenious oxide and then cooling to 250 K. liberating a foul smelling gas (B), which spontaneously
4. All of the above. burns in the air, giving smoky rings. A and B are,
respectively:
1. P4 (red) and PH3
2. P4 (white) and PH3
3. S8 and H2S
4. P4 (white) and H2S
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18 An element that does not show allotropy is: 24 The condition that does not exist in the Haber process
1. Nitrogen for the manufacturing of ammonia is?
2. Phosphorus 1. Pressure (around 200 ×105 Pa)
3. Antimony 2. Temperature (700 K)
4. Arsenic 3. Catalyst such as iron oxide
4. Presence of inert gases
19 A brown ring formed in the ring test for NO ion is
−

due to the formation of: 25 Which is the least basic compound?

1. [Fe(H2O)5(NO)]2+ 1. BiH3
2. FeSO4.NO2 2. AsH3
3. [Fe(H2O)4(NO)2]2+ 3. PH3
4. FeSO4.HNO3 4. NH3

20 Which of the following statements is true? 26 Which of the following is false regarding hydrides
from the 15th group?
1. All three N – O bond lengths in HNO3 are equal.
1. NH3 > PH3 > AsH3 > SbH3 > BiH3 Thermal stability
All P – Cl bond lengths in PCl5 molecule in gaseous
2. E-H bond
state are equal.
2. N-H > P-H > As-H > Sb-H > Bi-H dissociation
P molecules in white phosphorus have angular strain. enthalpy
3. 4
Therefore, white phosphorus is very reactive. 3. NH3 > PH3 > AsH3 > SbH3 > BiH3 Reducing character
PCl5 is ionic in a solid state in which the anion is
4. 4. NH3 > PH3 > AsH3 > SbH3 > BiH3 Basicity
tetrahedral and the cation is octahedral.

21 Lead nitrate upon heating gives 27 Nitrogen dioxide is paramagnetic in a gaseous state
but diamagnetic in solid because:
1. N2O, PbO
NO2 exists as a dimer in a gaseous as well as solid
2. NO2, PbO 1.
state.
3. NO, PbO
4. NO, PbO2 NO2 exists as a monomer in a gaseous as well as solid
2.
state.
22 The strong reducing behaviour of H3PO2 is due to NO2 exists as a dimer in a gaseous state and it becomes
3.
1. Presence of one -OH group and two P-H bonds a monomer in solid state.
2. High electron gain enthalpy of phosphorus NO2 exists as a monomer in a gaseous state and it
4.
3. High oxidation state of phosphorus becomes dimerized in solid state.
4. Presence of two -OH groups and one P-H bonds
28 Which of the following statements about PCl5 is
23 The oxidation state of the central atom in the anion of false?
compound NaH2PO2 will be:
1. PCl5 molecule is non-reactive
1. +3
2. +5 Three equatorial P-Cl bonds make an angle of 120°
2.
3. +1 with each other
4. -3 Two axial P-Cl bonds make an angle of 180° with each
3.
other
4. Axial P-Cl bonds are longer than equatorial P-Cl bonds
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29 In which of the following is bismuth present in a +5 35 Which of the following statements is false?
oxidation state? Single N—N bond is stronger than the single P—P
1. Bi O 1.
2 5 bond.
2. BiF 5
PH can act as a ligand in the formation of coordination
3. BiCl 2. 3
5
compound with transition elements.
4. Bi S
2 5
3. NO2 is paramagnetic in nature.
30 The basicity of the acids H3PO2, H3PO3, H3PO4 and 4. Covalency of nitrogen in N2O5 is four.
H4P2O7 are, respectively:
1. 1 , 2 , 3 , 7 36 Nitrogen exists as a diatomic molecule and
2. 2 , 3 , 4 , 7 phosphorus as P4 because on moving
3. 1 , 2 , 3 , 4
up a group, the tendency to form pπ−pπ bonds
4. 1 , 2 , 3 , 5 1.
decreases.
31 The disproportionation reaction of H3 PO3 is as down a group, the tendency to form pπ−pπ bonds
2.
decreases.
follows:
down a group, the tendency to form dπ−dπ bonds
Δ
3.
H3 PO3 → X + Y decreases.
What are the values of X and Y in the above reaction? up a group, the tendency to form dπ−dπ bonds
1. H3PO2, HPO2 4.
decreases.
2. H3PO4, PH3
3. H2PO6, PO3 37 Which of the following does not generate N2 on
4. None of the above heating?
1. (NH4)2Cr2O7
32 P forms multiple bonds in POCl3 by using 2. NH4Cl + NaNO2
1. pπ − pπ 3. NH4Cl + CaO
2. dπ − dπ
4. Ba(N3)2
3. pπ − dπ
4. None of the above.
38 What is produced when iodine and concentrated nitric
33 All the five bonds of PCl5 are not equivalent because: acid react?
1. HOI
Equatorial bond pairs suffer more repulsion as
1. 2. HI
compared to axial bond pairs.
3. HIO3
Axial bond pairs suffer more repulsion as compared to
2. 4. HIO4
equatorial bond pairs.
3. Axial and equatorial bond pairs suffer more repulsion.
4. None of the above.
39 Which of the following is true about reactivity of
group 15 elements?
34 The number of moles of NO produced by the 1. Stability of their hydrides increases down the group.
2. Higher oxides are acidic in nature.
oxidation of two moles of NH3 will be - 3. All elements form pentahalides.
1. 2 4. They do not react with metals.
2. 3
3. 4
4. 6
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40 A compound "X", upon reaction with H2O, produces 46 Which of the following is incorrect about red
a colourless gas "Y" with a rotten fish smell. Gas 'Y' is phosphorus?
absorbed in a solution of CuSO4 to give Cu3P2 as one of 1. It is hard and crystalline.
the products. The compound 'X' will be: 2. It is poisonous.
1. Ca3P2 3. It is less reactive than white phosphorus.
4. It is insoluble in water.
2. NH Cl 4

3. As O 2

4. Ca3(PO4)2
3
47 What does heating copper with concentrated HNO3
produce?
1. Cu(NO3)2 and NO
41 Element/s that form pπ - pπ multiple bonds with
2. Cu(NO3)2, NO and NO2
themselves, as well as with carbon and oxygen are:
1. P, As 3. Cu(NO3)2 and N2O
2. N, As 4. Cu(NO3)2 and NO2
3. N, P
4. N 48 Which of the following compounds does not release
oxygen when heated?
42 What is the correct order for the increasing acid 1. Zn(ClO )
32
strength of nitrogen oxides?
2. K2Cr2O7
1. N O < NO < N O < N O < N O
2 2 4 2 3 2 5

2. N O < NO < N O < N O < N O

2 2 3 2 4 2 5
3. (NH4)2Cr2O7
3. N O < N O < N O < N O < NO
2 2 3 2 4 2 5
4. KClO3
4. NO < N O < N O < N O < N O
2 2 3 2 4 2 5

49 Which of the following is the strongest reducing

43 Which of the following elements does not form agent?
pentoxide? 1. H P O
4 2 7

1. As 2. H P O
3 3

2. Sb 3. H P O
3 2

3. Bi 4. H P O
3 4

4. P
50 Which of the following is in correct sequence in terms
44 Which of the following reactions indicate oxidation of of acid nature?
nitrogen? 1. HClO2 < HClO3 < HClO4
1. N2 → 2NH3 2. H3PO4 < H3PO3 < H3PO2
2. N2O4 → 2NO2 3. CH4 < NH3 < H2O < HF
3. NO3- → N2O5 4. All of the above.
4. NO2- → NO3-
51 Which of the following statements about phosphorus
45 What is the maximum covalency of nitrogen? is false?
1. It is non-metal.
1. 3
2. It exists as a tetrahedral molecular solid.
2. 5
3. It is less reactive than nitrogen.
3. 4
4. P-P bond is much weaker than N ≡ N bond.
4. 6
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52 On the hydrolysis of PCl3, an oxyacid of phosphorous 57 Which of the following statements is false?
is obtained. The basicity of oxyacid is: Nitrous oxide supports combustion more vigorously
1. One 1.
than air.
2. Two Phosphorous pentaoxide dehydrates nitric acid-forming
3. Three 2.
nitrogen pentaoxide.
4. Four
Reactivity order of various allotropic forms of
3.
phosphorous is white > red > black.
53 In which compound does phosphorous have the
Red phosphorous changes to white phosphorus on
lowest oxidation state? 4. heating in the atmosphere of CO 2 or coal gas at 573
1. H3PO3 K.
2. PCl3
3. Ca3P2 58 Which hydride possesses the maximum complex
4. POF3 formation nature?
1. N H 3

54 Which of the following is a paramagnetic oxide of 2. P H 3

nitrogen? 3. BiH 3

1. NO, N2O 4. SbH 3

2. NO2, NO, N2O 59 Which of the following statements about PH3 is false?
3. NO, NO2 1. It is produced by the hydrolysis of Ca3P2
4. NO2, N2O 2. It gives a black ppt, Cu P with a CuSO solution
3 2 4
3. It spontaneously burns in the presence of P H
55 Which of the following statements about acids is 4. It does not react with B H
2 4

2 6

true?
1.
Phosphinic acid is a monoprotic acid while phosphonic 60 In solid-state, PCl5 exists as:
acid is a diprotic acid 1. Covalent solid.
Phosphinic acid is a diprotic acid while phosphonic 2. Octahedral structure.
2.
acid is a monoprotic acid
3. Both are triprotic acids Ionic solid with [PCl6]+ octahedral and [PCl4]-
3.
4. Both are diprotic acids tetrahedral.
Ionic solid with [PCl4]+ tetrahedral and [PCl6]-
4.
G 15 - P
roup , reparation octahedral.

Properties & Uses - Level II 61 PCl5 acts as

1. Reducing agent
56 Which of the following statements is false? 2. Oxidising agent
1. ONCl and ONO are isoelectronic.
−
3. Dehydrating Agent
2. O molecule is bent
3 4. None of the above.
3. Ozone is violet-black in solid-state
4. Ozone is diamagnetic gas
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62 Select the correct option based on statements below: 67 Which of the following acids is the strongest?
Assertion (A): PF5 and IF3 have similar shapes. 1. H3PO2
Reason (R): All the bond lengths are equal in PF5. 2. H3PO3
3. H4P2O7
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 4. H3PO4
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 68 Which of the following contains salts of H3PO3?
2.
explanation of (A). I. NaH2PO3 II. Na2HPO3 III. Na3PO3
3. (A) is true but (R) is false. 1. I, and II only
4. Both (A) and (R) are false. 2. I, II, and III
3. II and III only
63 Which of the following is incorrect with regards to 4. III only
oxoacids of phosphorus?
69 Which of the following oxides is the least acidic?
Orthophosphoric acid is used in the manufacture of
1. 1. P4O6
triple superphosphate
2. Hypophosphorous acid is a diprotic acid 2. P4O10
All oxoacids contain tetrahedral four coordinated 3. As4O6
3.
phosphorus 4. As4O10
All oxoacids contain at least one P=O unit and
4.
one P-OH group 70 Which of the following compounds is not an acidic
salt?
64 Phosphine can not be produced by which of the 1. NaH2PO2
following reactions? 2. NaH2PO3
1. White P is heated with NaOH 3. Na2H2S2O7
2. Red P is heated with NaOH
3. Ca3P2 is heated with water 4. NaH2PO4
4. Phosphorus trioxide is boiled with water
71 Which of the following statements is true?
65 Which of the following hydrides is the least 1. NH3 is less soluble than PH3 in water
poisonous? NH3 is a stronger base and stronger reducing agent
1. NH 2.
3
than PH3
2. PH 3

3. AsH NH3 has a higher boiling point than PH3 and has a
3
3.
4. SbH 3 lower melting point than PH3
PH3 is a stronger reducing agent than NH3 and it has
66 NO2 is the anhydride of 4.
lower melting critical temperature than NH3
1. HNO3
2. HNO2
3. HNO3 + HNO2
4. None of the above
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72 Which of the following is in the correct sequence? 77 A substance that gives a brick red flame and breaks
[For the correct order mark (T) and for the incorrect order down on heating to give oxygen and a brown gas is:
mark (F)]: 1. Calcium carbonate
Lewis acidity 2. Magnesium carbonate
(a) SiF < SiCl < SiBr < SiI
3. Calcium nitrate
order 4 4 4 4

(b) Melting point NH > SbH

3 > AsH
3 > PH
3 3
4. None of the above
(c) Boiling point NH > SbH > AsH > PH
3 3 3 3
78 Which sequence of the following, in terms of boiling
Dipole moment
(d) NH > SbH > AsH > PH point, is correct?
order 3 3 3 3

1. H PO < H
3 4 2 SO4

2. H O > H O
2 2 2
(a) (b) (c) (d) 3. H O > SiC
2

1. F T F T 4. NH > HF
3

2. T F T F
3. F F T T 79 An oxyacid among the following that contains both
4. F F T F P-H and P-P bonds simultaneously is:
1. H4P2O5
73 In the nitrogen family, the H-M-H bond angle in the 2. H4P2O7
hybrides MH3 gradually becomes closer to 90o if we move 3. H4P2O6
from N to Sb. This shows that gradually 4. None of the above
1. The basic strength of hybrides increases.
2. Pure p-orbitals (almost) are used for M-H bonding.
80 By heating which of the following, would NO2 be
produced?
3. The bond energies of the M-H bond increase.
1. NaNO3
The bond pairs of electrons become nearer to the
4. 2. AgNO3
central atom.
3. NH4NO3
74 Which element exhibits the highest catenation 4. NH4NO2
property?
1. Phosphorus 81 What is produced when orthophosphoric acid reacts
2. Nitrogen with phosphate rock (fluorapatite)?
3. Antimony 1. Ca (H PO ) + CaF
2 4 2
2
4. Bismuth 2. Ca (PO ) + CaF + H O
3 4 2 2
2

3. Ca (H PO ) + HF
75 What is the correct order of oxyacids of phosphorous 2 4 2

4. Ca (PO ) + HF + H O
3 4 2
in terms of their acidic strength? 2

1. H3PO2 > H3PO3 > H3PO4

2. H3PO4 > H3PO3 > H3PO2 roup G 16 - P
reparation ,
3. H3PO3 > H3PO2 > H3PO4 P
roperties ses &U evel -L I
4. H3PO2 > H3PO4 > H3PO3
82 A chemical that depletes the ozone layer is:
76 Which of the following is true regarding the P4 1. Sulphur
molecule of white phosphorus? 2. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
1. It has 6 lone pairs of electrons. 3. Nitrogen
2. It has four P — P single bonds. 4. Hydrogen
3. It has three P — P single bonds.
4. It has four lone pairs of electrons.
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83 Sulphuric acid is used 88 Match the items in Columns I and II and mark the
1. In lead storage batteries. correct option.
2. In making fertilizers. Column I Column II
3. As a dehydrating agent. A. H2SO4 1. Highest electron affinity
4. All of the above.
B. CCl3NO2 2. Chalcogen
84 The catalyst that is used in the contact process is: C. Cl2 3. Tear gas
1. Fe2O3 D. Sulphur 4. Storage batteries
2. Al2O3 Codes
3. V2O5 A B C D
4. SO3 1. 4 3 1 2
2. 3 4 1 2
85 The chemical formula of oleum is - 3. 4 1 2 3
1. H2S2O8 4. 2 1 3 4
2. H2S2O7
3. H3S2O6 89 Which of the following hydrides is the most acidic?
4. H2SO5 1. H2Te
2. H2Se
86 A compound among the following that has an -O-O- 3. H2O
linkage is: 4. H2S
1. H SO , sulphuric acid
2 4

2. H S O , peroxodisulphuric acid
2 2 8 90 An amorphous solid“A” burns in the air to form a gas
3. H S O , pyrosulphuric acid
2 2 7
“B” which turns lime water milky. The gas is also
4. H SO , sulphurous acid
2 3
produced as a by-product during the roasting of sulphide
ore. This gas decolourises acidified aqueous KMnO4
87 The acidity of diprotic acids in aqueous solution 3+ 2+
increases in the order: solution and reduces Fe to Fe . The solid "A" and the
1. H2S < H2Se < H2Te gas "B" are:
1. 'A' = S8: ‘B' = SO2
2. H2Se < H2S < H2Te
2. 'A' = S8: ‘B' = SO3
3. H2Te < H2S < H2Se
3. 'A' = S10: ‘B' = SO2
4. H2Se < H2Te < H2S
4. Not predictable

91 The number of S=O bonds present in H2S2O8 is:

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4
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92 Select the correct option based on statements below: 97 a. CaF2 + H2SO4 → CaSO4 + 2HF
Assertion (A): SF6 cannot be hydrolysed but SF4 can be. b. 2HI + H2SO4 → I2 + SO2 + 2H2O
Six F-atoms in SF6 prevent the attack of c. Cu + 2H2SO4 → CuSO4 + SO2 + 2H2O
Reason (R): H2O on sulphur atom of SF6 d. NaCl + H2SO4 → NaHSO4 + HCl
In which of the above-mentioned reactions does conc.
H2SO4 act as an oxidising reagent?
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 1. a and b
1. 2. b and c
explanation of (A).
3. c and d
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2. 4. a and d
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false. 98 Which of the following is the correct match?
4. (A) is false but (R) is true. 1. As2O3 < SiO2 < P2O3 < SO2 - Basic strength.
2. AsH3 < PH3 < NH3 - Enthalpy of vaporisation.
93 Which of the following statements about H3PO3 is
3. S < O < Cl < F - More negative electron gain enthalpy
true?
4. H2O > H2S > H2Se > H2Te - Thermal stability
1. Each hydrogen atom is attached to oxygen
2. Two hydrogen atoms are attached to oxygen atoms
3. One atom of H is attached to oxygen 99 The physical property of a hydride of group 16 that
4. None of the above decreases down the group is:
1. Melting point
94 One gas bleaches the colour of flowers by reduction, 2. Thermal stability
while the other gas bleaches by oxidation. The two gases, 3. Boiling point
respectively, are: 4. Critical temperature
1. CO and Cl 2

2. H S and Br
2 2
100 The compound among the following with the lowest
3. NH and SO
3 3 pKa value is?
4. SO and Cl
2 2 1. H2O
2. H2S
95 Which of the following reactions does not exhibit the
3. H2Se
oxidising behaviour of H2SO4?
4. H2Te
1. Cu + 2H2SO4 → CuSO4 + SO2 + 2H2O
2. 3S + 2H2SO4 → 3SO2 + 2H2O
101 Oxygen exists as gas and sulphur exists as a solid
3. C + 2H2SO4 → CO2 + 2SO2 + 2H2O
because:
4. CaF2 + H2SO4 → CaSO4 + 2HF 1. Oxygen is less electronegative than sulphur.
2. Sulphur is smaller than oxygen molecule.
96 Hydrogen peroxide can be generated by the 3. Sulphur has a tendency to form pπ-pπ bonds.
hydrolysis of 4. Oxygen has a tendency to form pπ-pπ bonds.
1. HNO 3

2. H P O
2 2

3. H S O
2 2 8

4. H S O
2 2 6
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102 Select the correct option based on statements below: 106 Which of the following statements regarding ozone
H O is the only hydride of the chalcogen is incorrect?
Assertion (A): 2 1. Powerful oxidising agent.
family that is liquid.
2. Bleaching agent
The acidic nature of hydrides of the
3. Paramagnetic
Reason (R): chalcogen family increases down the
4. Bent shape
group.
107 Which of the following has the least bond angle?
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1. 1. H2O
explanation of (A).
2. NH3
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2. 3. CH4
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false. 4. CO2
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
108 Which of the following statements about H2SO4 is
103 A compound that does not have a tetrahedral shape false?
is: 1. It can act as an oxidising agent with copper
1. NH + 2. It acts as a dehydrating agent with sugar
4

2. SiCl 3. It acts as an acid in its reaction with BaO2

4

3. SF4
4. It acts as a reducing agent in its reaction with Cu2O
4. SO 2−

109 No S-S bonds are present in?

104 Oxygen forms hydrogen bonds while chlorine does 1. S 2 O3
2−

not, because 2. S 2 O4
2−

Chlorine has a bigger size and as a result, a higher 3. S 2−

1. 2 O5
electron density per unit volume.
4. S 2O
2−

Oxygen has a smaller size and as a result, a lower 7

2.
electron density per unit volume.
110 The number of unpaired electrons in a paramagnetic
Oxygen has a smaller size and as a result, a higher
3. diatomic molecule of an element with atomic number 16
electron density per unit volume.
is:
Oxygen has a bigger size and as a result, a higher 1. 2
4.
electron density per unit volume. 2. 3
3. 4
105 Select the correct option based on statements below: 4. 1
Both rhombic and monoclinic sulphur
Assertion (A): exist as S but oxygen exists as O . 111 Which of the following hydrides has the lowest
8 2
Oxygen forms pπ - pπ multiple bonds boiling point?
due to its small size and small bond length 1. H O 2

Reason (R): 2. H S
but pπ - pπ bonding is not possible in 2

sulphur. 3. H Se2

4. H Te2

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
112 The bleaching action of SO2 is due to its
1. Acidic property
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2. 2. Basic property
explanation of (A).
3. Reducing property
3. (A) is true but (R) is false. 4. Oxidising property
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
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113 Select the correct option based on statements below: 117 Which of the following compounds has an S-S bond?
The valency and oxidation number of 1. H2S2O7
Assertion (A): sulphur in S respectively are 2 and 0.
8 2. H2SO5
S8 Rhombic is the most stable allotropic 3. H2S2O8
Reason (R):
form of sulphur. 4. H2S2O6

1.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 118 The correct statement among the following about
explanation of (A). SO2 gas is:
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 1. It acts as bleaching agent in moist conditions.
2.
explanation of (A).
2. It's molecule has linear geometry.
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
3. It's concentrated solution is used as a disinfectant.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
It can be prepared by the reaction of dilute H2SO4 with
4.
114 Which is the correct order of boiling points for group metal sulphide.
16 hydrides?
1. H2O < H2S < H2Se < H2Te 119 Which of the following are peroxoacids of sulphur?
1. H 2 SO5 and H S O
2. H2Te < H2Se < H2S < H2O 2 2 8

2. H SO5 and H S O
3. H2S < H2Se < H2Te < H2O
2 2 2 7

3. H 2 S
2
O and H S O
7 2 2 8

4. H2O < H2Te < H2Se < H2S 4. H S O and H S O

2 2 6 2 2 7

Group 16 - Preparation, 120 Hypo on treatment with l2 gives

1. Na2SO4
Properties & Uses - Level II 2. Na2S4O6
115 The oxidation states of the S atom in S4 O
2−

6
from 3. Na2SO3
left to right, respectively, are: 4. Na2S

121 How can one obtain sulphur trioxide?

Δ

1. CaSO4 + C→
Δ

1. + 6, 0, 0, and +6 2. Fe2(SO4)3→
2. +5, +1, +1, and +5 3. S + H2SO4→
Δ

3. +5, 0, 0, and +5 Δ
4. +3, +1, +1, and +3 4. H2SO4 + PCl5 →

116 Which of the following statements is true? 122 Which of the following statements about acid
1. S — S bond is present in H2S2O6 strength is false?
In peroxosulphuric acid (H2SO5) sulphur is in +5 1. HI > HBr > HCl
2. 2. HIO > HBrO > HCIO
oxidation state. 4 4 4

3. HClO > HClO > HClO

Iron powder, along with Al2O3 and K2O, is used as a
4 3 2

3. 4. HF > H O > NH 2 3

catalyst in the preparation of NH3 by Haber's process.

Change in enthalpy is positive for the preparation of
4. SO by catalytic oxidation of SO
3 2
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123 The oxide of a non-metal possesses the following 128 The correct relationship between the pH of isomolar
characteristics: solutions of sodium oxide(pH1), sodium sulphide (pH2),
i. It is both a proton donor and a proton acceptor. sodium selenide (pH3) and sodium telluride (pH4) is -
ii. It is a poor conductor of electricity. 1. pH > pH ≈ pH > pH
1 2 3 4

iii. It reacts readily with basic and acidic oxides. 2. pH < pH < pH < pH
1 2 3 4

iv. It oxidises Fe at boiling point. 3. pH < pH < pH ≈ pH

1 2 3 4

The formula for oxide is: 4. pH > pH > pH > pH

1 2 3 4

1. H2O
2. CO2 129 The electron gain enthalpy values for O → O– and
3. H2O2 O → O2– are –141 and 702 kJ mol-1 , respectively. The
4. NO correct statement about the formation of oxides is-
Higher the electron gain enthalpy lower is the lattice
1.
124 SO2 + H2 S → product . The final product will be: energy.
1. H Higher the electron gain enthalpy higher is the lattice
2O + S
2.
2. H 2 SO4 energy.
3. H SO3 Higher the electron gain enthalpy higher is the stability
2
3.
4. H 2 S 2 O3 of oxide.

The partial hydrolysis of one mole of 4. O- is more stable than O2-

125
peroxodi-sulphuric acid produces
130 Which parent oxy acid does not have its own hypo
1. Two moles of sulphuric acid
acid?
2. Two moles of peroxomono-sulphuric acid
1. H2SO2
One mole of sulphuric acid, one mole
3. 2. HNO2
of peroxomono-sulphuric acid
One mole of sulphuric acid, one mole 3. H3PO3
4. of peroxomono-sulphuric acid and one mole of 4. HClO3
hydrogen peroxide
Group 17 - Preparation,
126 The correct statement regarding the bond angle of
H2O and H2S is: Properties & Uses - Level I
1. Both have the same bond angle.
2. Bond angle of H2O is larger than that of H2S 131 Which of the following statements is true?
3. Bond angle of H2O is smaller than that of H2S 1 SO2 bleaches by reduction.
4. None of the above. 2 Cl2 bleaches by oxidation.
3 O3 bleaches by oxidation.
127 The gas that cannot be collected over water is: 4 All of the above.
1. N 2

2. O 2
132 Hl cannot be prepared by the action of Kl and
3. SO 2 H2SO4 because
4. PH 3
1. Hl is a much weaker acid than H2SO4
2. Hl gets oxidized by H2SO4 to form l2
3. H2SO4 is a dehydrating reagent.
4. Hl is less volatile than H2SO4
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133 Select the correct option based on statements below: 137 Select the correct option based on statements below:
NaCl reacts with concentrated H2SO4 to The atomic size of F is smaller than that
Assertion (A):
give colourless fumes with a pungent of Cl.
Assertion (A):
smell. But on adding MnO2, the fumes Reason (R): F-F bond is stronger than the Cl-Cl bond.
become greenish-yellow
MnO2 oxidizes HCl to chlorine gas which Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
Reason (R): 1.
explanation of (A).
is greenish-yellow.
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1. 3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 4. (A) is false but (R) is true.
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false. 138 Which halogen produces O2 when combined with
4. (A) is false but (R) is true. hot concentrated NaOH?
1. F2
2. Cl2
134 Which of the following statements is false? 3. Br2
1. F2 > Cl2 > Br2 > I2 Oxidising power 4. l2
2. F < Cl > Br > I Electron gain enthalpy
139 What order does the stability of interhalogen
3. F2 > Cl2 > Br2 > I2 Bond dissociation energy
compounds follow?
4. F> Cl > Br > I Electronegativity 1. IF3 > BrF3 > CIF3
2. BrF3 > IF3 > ClF3
135 The correct order of the bond dissociation enthalpy
3. ClF3 > BrF3 > IF3
of halogen molecules is -
1. Cl2 > Br2 > F2 > l2 4. ClF3 > IF3 > BrF3
2. Br2 > l2 > F2 > Cl2
3. F2 > Cl2 > Br2 > l2 G
roup 17 - Preparation,
4. l2 > Br2 > Cl2 > F2 P
roperties & Uses - Level II
136 Which of the following is the anhydride of HClO4? 140 Why does fluorine not produce oxyacids?
1. Cl2O 1. It is most electronegative
2. ClO2 2. It is the most powerful oxidising agent
3. Cl2O7 3. It has vacant d- orbitals
4. None of the above
4. Cl2O6
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141 Select the correct option based on statements below: Interhalogen Compounds -
HI cannot be prepared by the reaction of
Assertion (A): KI with concentrated H SO .
2 4
Level I
HI has the lowest H—X bond strength 144 Match the interhalogen compounds in column I with
Reason (R):
among halogen acids.
the geometry in column-II and assign the correct code:
Column-I Column-II
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1. (A) XX’ (i) T-shape
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct (B) XX’3 (ii) Pentagonal bipyramidal
2.
explanation of (A). (C) XX’5 (iii) Linear
3. (A) is true but (R) is false. (D) XX’7 (iv) Square Pyramidal
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.
(A) (B) (C) (D)
142 Cl2(g) + Ba(OH)2 → X(aq) + BaCl2 + H2O 1. (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
2. (i) (iv) (iii) (ii)
X + H2SO4 → Y + BaSO4 3. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
Δ > 365 K 4. (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
Y −−−−−−→ Z + H2O + O2
Y and Z are respectively :
1. HClO4, ClO2
Group 18 - Preparation,
2. HClO3, ClO2 Properties & Uses - Level I
3. HClO3, ClO6
145 Which of the following statements about halogens is
4. HClO4, Cl2O7
false?
1. XeOF4
143 Which of the following statements about halogens is
2. NeF2
false?
1. All form monobasic oxyacids(except HOF). 3. XeF2
2. All are oxidizing agents. 4. XeF6
3. All but fluorine show positive oxidation states.
4. Chlorine has the highest electron-gain enthalpy. 146 Among the following statements, the correct one(s)
is/are:
Neon gas is filled in discharge tubes with characteristic
1.
colours.
2. Neon gas is used in beacon lights.
Argon along with nitrogen is used in gas-filled electric
3.
lamps._
4. All of the above.

147 Radon is used in the treatment of:

1. Typhoid
2. Cancer
3. Cough and cold
4. Corona
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148 A xenon fluoride that does not exist is: 152 (a) XeF6 + 3H2O →
1. XeF4 (b) XeF6 + H2O →
2. XeF2 The products formed in the above reactions, respectively,
3. XeF3 are:
1. XeO3 , XeOF4
4. XeF6
2. XeO6 , XeOF4
149 Match the species given in Column I with the shape 3. XeO3, XeOF6
given in Column II and mark the correct option. 4. XeO6 , XeOF6
Column I Column II
A. Its partial hydrolysis does not change 153 Which of the following statements is false?
1. He
oxidation state of central atom H PO , H PO and H3PO4 all are tribasic and reducing
1. 3 2 3 3
B. It is used in modern diving apparatus. 2. XeF6 in nature.
C. It is used to provide inert atmosphere for 3. XeF4 Amongst anions N O , SO , CO , and BO , only
− 2− 2− 3−

filling electrical bulbs. 2. 3 3 3 3

SO have pπ-dπ bonding .

2−

D. It's central atom is in sp3d2 hybridisation. 4. Ar Amongst anions SO , SO , S O and H SO ,

2− 2− 2− −

3. 3 4 2 4 4

Codes SO is basic and reducing in nature.

2−

A B C D
3

Number of lone pair(s) of electrons on Xe atoms in

1. 1 4 2 3 4. XeF , XeF and XeF are 3, 2 and 1 respectively._
2 4 6
2. 1 2 3 4
3. 2 1 4 3 154 Among the following molecules,
4. 1 3 2 4 ..

(i) XeO 3

150 Xe + PtF6 → ?
..

(ii) XeOF 4

The product of the above reaction is: (iii) XeF

..

1. O2+[PtF6]-.
6

Those having the same number of lone pairs on Xe are

2. XeF4 1. (i) and (ii) only
3. XeF6 2. (i) and (iii) only
3. (ii) and (iii) only
4. Xe+[PtF6]- 4. (i), (ii) and (iii) only

151 The molecular shapes of SF4, CF4 and XeF4 are: 155 Which of the following statements is false?
The same with 2, 0 and 1 lone pairs of electrons on the 1. Liquid helium is used as a cryogenic liquid
1. 2. XeO has four σ and four π- bonds
central atoms, respectively 3

The same with 1, 1 and 1 lone pairs of electrons on the 3. The hybridisation of Xe in XeF is sp d 4
3 2

2. 4. Among noble gases, the occurrence of argon is highest

central atoms, respectively
Different with 0, 1 and 2 lone pairs of electrons on the in air.
3.
central atoms, respectively
156 Which of the following liquids has the ability to
Different with 1, 0 and 2 lone pairs of electrons on the
4. climb the glass vessel's wall?
central atoms, respectively
1. Alcohol
2. Liquid He
3. Liquid N 2

4. Water
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157 XeF4 is isostructural with 162 The gas that is used in the gas thermometer is:
1. ICl−

4
1. He
2. IBr−
2. O 2
2

3. BrO − 3. Xe
3
4. Ne
4. ICl−

163 Which of the following statements is correct?

158 Match the compounds of Xe in column I with the
Only type of interactions between particles of
molecular structure in column II. 1.
noble gases are due to weak dispersion forces.
Column-I Column-II
Ionisation enthalpy of molecular oxygen is very high
(a) XeF2 (i) Square planar 2.
as compared to xenon.
(b) XeF4 (ii) Linear 3. Hydrolysis of XeF6 is a redox reaction.
(c) XeO3 (iii) Square pyramidal 4. Xenon fluorides are not reactive.
(d) XeOF4 (iv) Pyramidal
164 The welding of magnesium can be done in an
(a) (b) (c) (d) atmosphere of:
1. O
1. (ii) (i) (iii) (iv) 2

2. Ar
2. (ii) (iv) (iii) (i) 3. N 2

3. (ii) (iii) (i) (iv) 4. All of the above

4. (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
Group 18 - Preparation,
159 In the preparation of compounds of Xe, Bartlett had
taken O P tF as a base compound. This is because:
+ − Properties & Uses - Level II
2 6

1. Both O and Xe have same size.

2

2. Both O and Xe have same electron gain enthalpy. 165 Argon is used:
2

3. Both O and Xe have almost same ionisation enthalpy.

2
4. Both Xe and O are gases.
2
160 Which of the following statements is false?
1. Xe is the most reactive among the rare gases.
2. He is an inert gas.
3. Radon is obtained from the decay of radium.
The most abundant rare gas found in the atmosphere is
4.
He.
161 Which of the following is incorrect regarding noble
gases?
1. The atomic radii corresponds to van der Waal’s radii.
2. They have the largest size in a period.
3. They are also called inert gases.
4. They combine to form molecules.
1. To obtain low temperature
2. In high-temperature welding
3. In radiotherapy for the treatment of cancer
4. In filling airships
166 Which of the following statements about helium is
false?
1. It has the lowest boiling point
2. It has the highest first ionization energy
3. It can diffuse through rubber and plastic material
4. It can form clathrate compounds
167 Which of the following is incorrect regarding noble
gases?
1. Noble gases have weak dispersion forces.
Noble gases have large positive values of electron gain
2.
enthalpy.
3. Noble gases are sparingly soluble in water.
4. Noble gases have very high melting and boiling points.
 Chapter 7 - The p-Block Elements

168 Which of the following gases is the easiest to 173 Select the correct option based on statements below:
liquefy? Noble gases have the highest ionization
1. Ar Assertion (A):
energies in their respective periods.
2. Ne The outermost sub-shell of noble gases in
3. Xe Reason (R): which the electron enters is completely
4. Kr filled.

169 Under ambient conditions, the total number of gases Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
released as products in the final step of the reaction 1.
explanation of (A).
scheme shown below is/are:
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
Complete hydrolysis 2.
XeF6 −−−−−−−−−−−→ P + other product explanation of (A).
OH
−
/H2 O slow disproportionation in OH −
/H2 O
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
P −−−−−−→ Q −−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−→ P roduct
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
1. 0
2. 1
3. 2
4. 3

170 Which of the following statements is false?

1. He is used in gas-cooled nuclear reactors
He is used as a cryogenic agent for carrying
2.
out experiments at low temperature
He is used to produce and sustain
3.
powerful superconducting magnets.
He is used to fill gas balloons instead of H 2 because
4.
it is lighter and non-inflammable.

171 Which of the following statements about the

subsequent reactions is false?
XeF + H O(excess)
′ ′
6 2 ⟶ X + HF
′ ′
XeF6 + 2H2 O ⟶ Y + HF

1. 'X' is explosive
2. 'Y' is an oxyacid of xenon
3. Both are example of non-redox reaction
4. XeF can undergo partial hydrolysis
6

172 XeF6 dissolves in anhydrous HF to give a good

conducting solution that contains-
1. H+ and XeF ions 7
−

2. H F and XeF ions

−

2
+

3. H XeF and F- ions

+

4. None of the above