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P Block Elements - Inorganic Chemistry - Chemistry Previous Year Questions

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1999 · Chemistry · Inorganic Chemistry · P Block Elements
IIT JEE 1999
The oxidation number of sulphur in S8,S2F2,H2S respectively, are
A
0, +1 and -2
B
+2, +1 and -2
C
0, +1 and +2
D
-2, +1 and -2
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2002 · Chemistry · Inorganic Chemistry · P Block Elements
IIT JEE 2002 SCREENING
Specify the coordination geometry around and hybridisation of N and B atoms in a 1 : 1 complex of BF3 and NH3
A
N : tetrahedral, sp3; B : tetrahedral, sp3
B
N : pyramidal, sp3; B : pyramidal, sp3
C
N : pyramidal, sp3; B : planar, sp2
D
N : pyramidal, sp3; B : tetrahedral, sp3
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2006 · Chemistry · Inorganic Chemistry · P Block Elements
IIT JEE 2006

$$ \mathrm{B}(\mathrm{OH})_3+\mathrm{NaOH} \quad \mathrm{NaBO}_2+\mathrm{Na}\left[\mathrm{~B}(\mathrm{OH})_4\right] $$$+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$

How can this reaction be made to proceed in forward direction?

A

addition of cis -1,2-diol

B

addition of borax

C

addition of trans $-1,2-$ diol

D

addition of $\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{HPO}_4$

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2006 · Chemistry · Inorganic Chemistry · P Block Elements
IIT JEE 2006
The species present in solution when CO2 is dissolved in water are
A
CO2, H2CO3, \(HCO_3^-\), \(CO_3^{2-}\)
B
\(H_2CO_3\), \(CO_3^{2-}\)
C
\(CO_3^{2-}\), \(HCO_3^-\)
D
CO2, H2CO3
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2007 · Chemistry · Inorganic Chemistry · P Block Elements
IIT JEE 2007 PAPER 1 OFFLINE

Statement 1 : In water, orthoboric acid behaves as a weak monobasic acid.

Statement 2 : In water, orthoboric acid acts as a proton donor.

A
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True, Statement 2 is a CORRECT explanation for Statement 1
B
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True, Statement 2 is NOT a CORRECT explanation for Statement 1
C
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False
D
Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True
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2007 · Chemistry · Inorganic Chemistry · P Block Elements
IIT JEE 2007 PAPER 1 OFFLINE

The percentage of p-character in the orbitals forming P-P bonds in P\(_4\) is

A
25
B
33
C
50
D
75
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2007 · Chemistry · Inorganic Chemistry · P Block Elements
IIT JEE 2007 PAPER 1 OFFLINE

The structure of XeO\(_3\)

A
linear
B
planar
C
pyramidal
D
T-shaped
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2007 · Chemistry · Inorganic Chemistry · P Block Elements
IIT JEE 2007 PAPER 1 OFFLINE

XeF\(_4\) and XeF\(_6\) are expected to be

A
oxidizing
B
reducing
C
unreactive
D
strongly basic
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2007 · Chemistry · Inorganic Chemistry · P Block Elements
IIT JEE 2007 PAPER 1 OFFLINE

Argon is used in arc welding because of its

A
low reactivity with metal
B
ability to lower the melting point of metal
C
flammability
D
high calorific value
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2007 · Chemistry · Inorganic Chemistry · P Block Elements
IIT JEE 2007 PAPER 2 OFFLINE
STATEMENT-1 : Band gap in germanium is small.

STATEMENT-2 : The energy gap of each germanium atomic energy level is infinitesimally small.
A
Statement - 1 is True, Statement - 2 is True; Statement - 2 is a correct explanation for Statement - 1
B
Statement - 1 is True, Statement - 2 is True; Statement - 2 is not a correct explanation for Statement - 1
C
Statement - 1 is True, Statement - 2 is False
D
Statement - 1 is False, Statement - 2 is True
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2007 · Chemistry · Inorganic Chemistry · P Block Elements
IIT JEE 2007 PAPER 2 OFFLINE

Statement-1 : Molecules that are not superimposable on their mirror images are chiral.

Statement-2 : All chiral molecules have chiral centres.

A
Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1
B
Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1
C
Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False
D
Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True
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2008 · Chemistry · Inorganic Chemistry · P Block Elements
IIT JEE 2008 PAPER 1 OFFLINE

Statement 1 : Pb\(^{4+}\) compounds are stronger oxidising agents than Sn\(^{4+}\) compounds.

and

Statement 2 : The higher oxidation states for the group 14 elements are more stable for the heavier members of the group due to 'inert pair effect'.

A
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1.
B
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is NOT correct explanation for Statement 1.
C
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False.
D
Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True.
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2008 · Chemistry · Inorganic Chemistry · P Block Elements
IIT JEE 2008 PAPER 1 OFFLINE

Among the following, the correct statement is:

A
Phosphates have no biological significance in humans.
B
Between nitrates and phosphates, phosphates are less abundant in earth's crust.
C
Between nitrates and phosphates, nitrates are less abundant in earth's crust.
D
Oxidation of nitrates is possible in soil.
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2008 · Chemistry · Inorganic Chemistry · P Block Elements
IIT JEE 2008 PAPER 1 OFFLINE

White phosphorus on reaction with NaOH gives PH\(_3\) as one of the products. This is a:

A
dimerisation reaction
B
disproportionation reaction
C
condensation reaction
D
precipitation reaction
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2008 · Chemistry · Inorganic Chemistry · P Block Elements
IIT JEE 2008 PAPER 1 OFFLINE

A solution of colourless salt H on boiling with excess NaOH produces a non-flammable gas. The gas evolution ceases after sometime. Upon addition of Zn dust to the same solution, the gas evolution restarts. The colourless salt(s) H is(are):

A
NH\(_4\)NO\(_3\)
B
NH\(_4\)NO\(_2\)
C
NH\(_4\)Cl
D
(NH\(_4\))\(_2\)SO\(_4\)
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2008 · Chemistry · Inorganic Chemistry · P Block Elements
IIT JEE 2008 PAPER 1 OFFLINE

Among the following, the correct statement is :

A
Between NH\(_3\) and PH\(_3\), NH\(_3\) is better electron donor because the lone pair of electrons occupies spherical 's' orbital and is less directional.
B
Between NH\(_3\) and PH\(_3\), PH\(_3\) is a better electron donor because the lone pair of electrons occupies sp\(^3\) orbital and is more directional.
C
Between NH\(_3\) and PH\(_3\), NH\(_3\) is a better electron donor because the lone pair of electrons occupies sp\(^3\) orbital and is more directional.
D
Between NH\(_3\) and PH\(_3\), PH\(_3\) is better electron donor because the lone pair of electrons occupies spherical 's' orbital and is less directional.
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2009 · Chemistry · Inorganic Chemistry · P Block Elements
IIT JEE 2009 PAPER 1 OFFLINE

The reaction of P\(_4\) with X leads selectively to P\(_4\)O\(_6\). The X is

A
Dry O\(_2\).
B
A mixture of O\(_2\) and N\(_2\).
C
Moist O\(_2\).
D
O\(_2\) in the presence of aqueous NaOH.
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2009 · Chemistry · Inorganic Chemistry · P Block Elements
IIT JEE 2009 PAPER 2 OFFLINE

Match each of the reactions given in Column I with the corresponding product(s) given in Column II:

Column I Column II
(A) $$\mathrm{Cu+dil.~HNO_3}$$ (P) $$\mathrm{NO}$$
(B) $$\mathrm{Cu+conc.~HNO_3}$$ (Q) $$\mathrm{NO_2}$$
(C) $$\mathrm{Zn+dil.~HNO_3}$$ (R) $$\mathrm{N_2O}$$
(D) $$\mathrm{Zn+conc.~HNO_3}$$ (S) $$\mathrm{Cu(NO_3)_2}$$
(T) $$\mathrm{Zn(NO_3)_2}$$
A
(A)\(\to\)(P), (S); (B)\(\to\)(R), (S); (C)\(\to\)(R), (T); (D)\(\to\)(R), (T)
B
(A)\(\to\)(T), (S); (B)\(\to\)(P), (S); (C)\(\to\)(R), (T); (D)\(\to\)(S), (T)
C
(A)\(\to\)(P), (S); (B)\(\to\)(Q), (S); (C)\(\to\)(R), (T); (D)\(\to\)(Q), (T)
D
(A)\(\to\)(R), (S); (B)\(\to\)(Q), (S); (C)\(\to\)(R), (T); (D)\(\to\)(S), (T)
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2009 · Chemistry · Inorganic Chemistry · P Block Elements
IIT JEE 2009 PAPER 2 OFFLINE

The nitrogen oxide(s) that contain(s) N-N bond(s) is(are)

A
N\(_2\)O
B
N\(_2\)O\(_3\)
C
N\(_2\)O\(_4\)
D
N\(_2\)O\(_5\)
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2009 · Chemistry · Inorganic Chemistry · P Block Elements
IIT JEE 2009 PAPER 2 OFFLINE

In the reaction

$$\mathrm{2X+B_2H_6\to[BH_2(X)_2]^+[BH_4]^-}$$

the amine(s) X is(are) :

A
NH\(_3\)
B
CH\(_3\)NH\(_2\)
C
(CH\(_3\))\(_2\)NH
D
(CH\(_3\))\(_3\)N
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