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541.
Elements of which of the following groups will form anions most readily?
A
Oxygen family
B
Nitrogen family
C
Halogens
D
Alkali metals
Answer :
Halogens
Halogens have maximum electron gain enthalpy due to the fact that the atoms of these elements have only one electron less than the stable noble gas $$\left( {n{s^2}n{p^6}} \right)$$ configuration. Therefore, they have maximum tendency to accept the electron to form negative ion (anion).
542.
Which one of the following anions is present in the chain structure silicates?
A
$$S{i_2}O_7^{6 - }$$
B
$${\left( {S{i_2}O_5^{2 - }} \right)_n}$$
C
$${\left( {SiO_3^{2 - }} \right)_n}$$
D
$$SiO_4^{4 - }$$
Answer :
$${\left( {SiO_3^{2 - }} \right)_n}$$
$${\left[ {SiO_3^{2 - }} \right]_n}$$ and $${\left[ {S{i_4}{O_{11}}} \right]^{6 - }}$$ have chain structure of silicates.
543.
In nitrogen family, the $$H - M - H$$ bond angle in the hydrides gradually becomes closer to $${90^ \circ }$$ on going from $$N$$ to $$Sb.$$ This shows that gradually
A
the basic strength of the hydrides increases.
B
almost pure $$p$$ - orbitals are used for $$M-H$$ bonding.
C
the bond energies of $$M-H$$ bonds increases.
D
the bond pairs of electrons become nearer to the central atom.
Answer :
almost pure $$p$$ - orbitals are used for $$M-H$$ bonding.
With the decrease in the electronegativity of central atom the bond angle decreases
544.
Which of the following compounds is not matched correctly with its structure?
A
B
C
D
Answer :
No explanation is given for this question. Let's discuss the answer together.
545.
Phosphine is not obtained by which of the following reaction ?
A
White $$P$$ is heated with $$NaOH.$$
B
Red $$P$$ is heated with $$NaOH.$$
C
$$C{a_3}{P_2}$$ reacts with water.
D
Phosphorus trioxide is boiled with water.
Answer :
Red $$P$$ is heated with $$NaOH.$$
Red $$P$$ does not react with $$NaOH$$ to give $$P{H_3}.$$
546.
For making good quality mirrors, plates of float glass are used. These are obtained by floating molten glass over a liquid metal which does not solidify before glass. The metal used can be
A
tin
B
sodium
C
magnesium
D
mercury
Answer :
mercury
It is mercury because it exists as liquid at room temperature.
547.
The percentage of $$\pi$$-character in the orbitals forming $$P - P$$ bonds in $${P_4}$$ is
A
25
B
33
C
50
D
75
Answer :
75
In $${P_4}$$ ,the $$P - P$$ linkage is formed by $$s{p^3} - s{p^3}$$ hybridised orbital overlapping. So the percentage of $$\pi $$ -character
will be $$75\% $$
548.
Fluorine is the best oxidising agent because it has
A
highest electron affinity
B
highest reduction potential
C
highest oxidation potential
D
lowest electron affinity
Answer :
highest reduction potential
No explanation is given for this question. Let's discuss the answer together.
549.
State the hybridisation of $$C$$ atom in graphite.
A
$$s{p^3}$$
B
$$sp$$
C
$$s{p^2}$$
D
$${\text{None of these}}$$
Answer :
$$s{p^2}$$
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550.
An aqueous solution of boric acid is found to be weakly acidic in nature because
A
it is a protic acid which donates protons in aqueous solution.
B
it is a Lewis acid which abstracts $$O{H^ - }$$ from water and leaves $${H^ + }$$ to make the solution acidic.
C
it gives metaboric acid when dissolved in water.
D
it is prepared by reaction of borax with sulphuric acid hence it behaves as an acid.
Answer :
it is a Lewis acid which abstracts $$O{H^ - }$$ from water and leaves $${H^ + }$$ to make the solution acidic.
It reacts with water to abstract $$O{H^ - }$$ ions and releases $${H_3}{O^ + }$$ ions making it acidic.
$${H_3}B{O_3} + 2{H_2}O \to {H_3}{O^ + } + $$ $${\left[ {B{{\left( {OH} \right)}_4}} \right]^ - }$$