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101.
The pair of amphoteric oxides is
A
$$BeO,ZnO$$
B
$$A{l_2}{O_3},L{i_2}O$$
C
$$BeO,B{O_3}$$
D
$$BeO,MgO$$
Answer :
$$BeO,ZnO$$
$$BeO$$ and $$ZnO$$ are amphoteric oxides.
102.
Which of the following statements in relation to the hydrogen atom is correct?
A
$$3s,\,3p$$ and $$3d$$ orbitals all have the same energy
B
$$3s\,{\text{and}}\,3p$$ orbitals are of lower energy than $$3d$$ orbital
C
$$3p$$ orbital is lower in energy than $$3d$$ orbital
D
$$3s$$ orbital is lower in energy than $$3p$$ orbital
Answer :
$$3s,\,3p$$ and $$3d$$ orbitals all have the same energy
NOTE: In one electron species, such as $$H - $$ atom, the energy of orbital depends only on the principal quantum number, $$n.$$
Hence answer (D)
i.e. is $$ < 2s = 2p < 3s = 3p = 3d < 4s$$ $$ = 4p \Rightarrow 4d = 4g$$
103.
Which one of the following alkaline earth metal sulphates has its hydration enthalpy greater than its lattice enthalpy?
A
$$BaS{O_4}$$
B
$$SrS{O_4}$$
C
$$CaS{O_4}$$
D
$$BeS{O_4}$$
Answer :
$$BeS{O_4}$$
In alkaline earth metals, ionic size increases down the group. The lattice energy remains constant because sulphate ion is so large, so that small change in cationic size does not make any difference. On moving down the group the degree of hydration of metal ions decreases very much leading to decrease in solubility.
$$\therefore BeS{O_4} > MgS{O_4} > CaS{O_4} > SrS{O_4} > BaS{O_4}$$
104.
Which category of salts of alkaline earth metals is not found in solid sate, but found in solution state?
A
Carbonates
B
Bicarbonates
C
Hydroxides
D
Sulphates
Answer :
Bicarbonates
The bicarbonates of alkaline earth metals exist in solution only.
105.
The low solubility of $$LiF$$ and that of $$CsI$$ in water are respectively due to which of the properties of the alkali metal ions?
A
Higher hydration enthalpy of $$L{i^ + },$$ higher lattice enthalpy of $$C{s^ + }.$$
B
Higher lattice enthalpy of $$L{i^ + },$$ smaller hydration enthalpy of $$C{s^ + }.$$
C
Smaller lattice enthalpy of $$L{i^ + },$$ higher hydration enthalpy of $$C{s^ + }.$$
D
Smaller hydration enthalpy of $$L{i^ + },$$ higher lattice enthalpy of $$C{s^ + }.$$
Answer :
Higher lattice enthalpy of $$L{i^ + },$$ smaller hydration enthalpy of $$C{s^ + }.$$
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106.
The element $$A$$ burns in nitrogen to give an ionic compound $$B.$$ The compound $$B$$ reacts with water to give $$C$$ and $$D$$. A solution of $$C$$ becomes milky on bubbling carbon dioxide. What is the nature of compound $$D?$$
A
Acidic
B
Basic
C
Amphoteric
D
Neutral
Answer :
Basic
Since the solution of $$C$$ becomes milky on bubbling $$C{O_2}$$ into it, $$C$$ is lime water $$\left( {Ca{{\left( {OH} \right)}_2}} \right).$$ Thus, the element $$A$$ is calcium and $$B$$ is the compound of calcium with nitrogen. Nitrides on reaction with water give the corresponding hydroxide and ammonia. Therefore, $$A$$ is calcium $$\left( {Ca} \right).$$
$$B$$ is calcium nitride $$\left( {C{a_3}{N_2}} \right).$$ $$C$$ is lime water $$Ca{\left( {OH} \right)_2}.$$ $$D$$ is ammonia $$\left( {N{H_3}} \right).$$
107.
All the following substances react with water. The pair that gives the same gaseous
product is
A
$$K\,\,{\text{and}}\,\,C{O_2}$$
B
$$Na\,\,{\text{and}}\,\,N{a_2}{O_2}$$
C
$$Ca\,\,{\text{and}}\,\,Ca{H_2}$$
D
$$Ba\,\,{\text{and}}\,\,Ba{O_2}$$
Answer :
$$Ca\,\,{\text{and}}\,\,Ca{H_2}$$
$$Ca$$ and $$Ca{H_2}$$ gives $${H_2}$$ and calcium hydroxide when reacted with water.
$$\eqalign{
& Ca + {H_2}O \to Ca{\left( {OH} \right)_2} + {H_2} \uparrow \cr
& Ca{H_2} + 2{H_2}O \to Ca{\left( {OH} \right)_2} + 2{H_2} \uparrow \cr} $$
108.
Which of the following statement is false ?
A
Strontium decomposes water readily than beryllium.
B
Barium carbonate melts at a higher temperature than calcium carbonate.
C
Barium hydroxide is more soluble in water than magnesium hydroxide.
D
Beryllium hydroxide is more basic than barium hydroxide.
Answer :
Beryllium hydroxide is more basic than barium hydroxide.
$$Be{\left( {OH} \right)_2}$$ is amphoteric, but the hydroxides of other alkaline earth metals are basic. The basic strength increases gradually.
109.
Which of the following statements is correct regarding alkaline earth metals?
A
Alkaline earth metals are weaker reducing agents than alkali metals.
B
Alkaline earth metal salts are paramagnetic in nature.
C
Alkaline earth metal salts are more soluble than corresponding alkali metal salts.
D
Solubility of sulphates of alkaline earth metals increases from top to bottom in the group.
Answer :
Alkaline earth metals are weaker reducing agents than alkali metals.
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110.
A certain compound $$X$$ when treated with copper sulphate solution yields a brown precipitate. On adding hypo solution, the precipitate turns white. The compound $$X$$ is
A
$${K_2}C{O_3}$$
B
$$KI$$
C
$$KBr$$
D
$${K_3}P{O_4}$$
Answer :
$$KI$$
When potassium iodide is reacted with $$Cus{O_4},$$ it gives iodine gas which is brown colour. This iodine reacted with sodium thiosulphate and form
white precipitate of sodium tetrathionate.
$$\eqalign{
& 2CuS{O_4} + 4\,KI \to {K_2}S{O_4} + {I_2} \uparrow + 2CuI \cr
& 2N{a_2}{S_2}{O_3} + {I_2} \to N{a_2}{S_4}{O_6} \downarrow + 2NaI \cr} $$