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201. The structure and hybridisation of $$Si{\left( {C{H_3}} \right)_4}$$  is

A octahedral, $$s{p^3}d$$
B tetrahedral, $$s{p^3}$$
C bent, $$sp$$
D trigonal, $$s{p^2}$$
Answer :   tetrahedral, $$s{p^3}$$

202. $$B{F_3}$$  is used as a catalyst in various organic reactions because

A it is a strong reducing agent
B it is a highly reactive compound
C it is a weak Lewis acid
D it is a strong Lewis acid
Answer :   it is a strong Lewis acid

203. Each of the following is true for white and red phosphorus except that they

A are both soluble in $$C{S_2}$$
B can be oxidized by heating in air
C consist of the same kind of atoms
D can be converted into one another
Answer :   are both soluble in $$C{S_2}$$

204. Which of the following properties of $${{H_2}S{O_4}}$$  in respective reaction is wrong?

A P - Block Elements mcq option image \[\xrightarrow{{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}}CO+C{{O}_{2}}+{{H}_{2}}O;\]     \[{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\]  acts as dehydrating agent.
B $$Cu + 2{H_2}S{O_4} \to CuS{O_4} + 2{H_2}O + S{O_2};$$        $${{H_2}S{O_4}}$$  acts as oxidising agent.
C $$N{a_2}S + {H_2}S{O_4} \to N{a_2}S{O_4} + {H_2}S;$$       $${{H_2}S{O_4}}$$  acts as an acid.
D $$2HBr + {H_2}S{O_4} \to 2{H_2}O + S{O_2} + B{r_2};$$        $${{H_2}S{O_4}}$$  acts as reducing agent.
Answer :   $$2HBr + {H_2}S{O_4} \to 2{H_2}O + S{O_2} + B{r_2};$$        $${{H_2}S{O_4}}$$  acts as reducing agent.

205. A type of zeolite used to convert alcohols directly into gasoline is

A $${\text{zeolite }}A$$
B $${\text{zeolite }}L$$
C $${\text{zeolite Beta}}$$
D $$ZSM - 5$$
Answer :   $$ZSM - 5$$

206. Which of the following acids forms three series of salts?

A $${H_3}P{O_2}$$
B $${H_3}B{O_3}$$
C $${H_3}P{O_4}$$
D $${H_3}P{O_3}$$
Answer :   $${H_3}P{O_4}$$

207. The shape of the molecule $$S{F_3}C{l_3}$$  is

A trigonal bipyramidal
B cubic
C octahedral
D tetrahedral
Answer :   octahedral

208. $$Sb{F_5}$$  reacts with $$Xe{F_4}$$  to form an adduct. The shapes of cation and anion in the adduct are respectively :

A square planar, trigonal bipyramidal
B $$T$$-shaped, octahedral
C square pyramidal, octahedral
D square planar, octahedral
Answer :   $$T$$-shaped, octahedral

209. Which one of the following substances has the highest proton affinity ?

A $${H_2}S$$
B $$N{H_3}$$
C $$P{H_3}$$
D $${H_2}O$$
Answer :   $$N{H_3}$$

210. A solid element ( symbol $$Y$$ ) conducts electricity and forms two chlorides $$YC{l_n}$$  ( colourless volatile liquid ) and $$YC{l_{n - 2}}$$  ( a colourless solid ). To which one of the following groups of the periodic table does $$Y$$ belong ?

A 13
B 14
C 15
D 16
Answer :   14