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Which of the following does not have a tetrahedral structure?
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because BH3 has a trigonal planar structure, while the other options have tetrahedral structures.
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When Al is added to KOH solution
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Correct option: A
Hydrogen is evolved
Option A (Hydrogen is evolved) is correct because aluminum reacts with KOH to form potassium aluminate and hydrogen gas.
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is correctly represented by
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because it is the correct chemical formula representation of Borax.
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Orthoboric acid when heated to red hot, gives :
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Correct option: D
diboron trioxide
Option D (diboron trioxide) is correct because orthoboric acid, when heated strongly, dehydrates to form metaboric acid, then pyroboric acid, and finally boron trioxide.
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Which one of the following has the highest Lewis acid strength?
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Correct option: A
The correct answer is A (BI3) because, due to back bonding limitations, BI3 is the strongest Lewis acid among the given options.
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Which of the following pair have almost the same atomic radii
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Correct option: D
Option D is correct because Aluminum and Gallium have almost the same atomic radii due to the d-orbital contraction in Gallium.
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Select a correct statement about boric acid
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Correct option: C
It is a Lewis acid
Option C (It is a Lewis acid) is correct because boric acid accepts a hydroxide ion from water, acting as a Lewis acid rather than a Bronsted acid.
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The formula of kernite (or) resorite is
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because it is the chemical formula for Kernite (or) resorite.
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Which of the following shows variable valency?
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Correct option: C
Tl
Option C (Tl) is correct because Thallium (Tl) exhibits variable valency due to the inert pair effect.
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Diborane is prepared on large scale by
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because this reaction is a standard method for large-scale preparation of diborane.
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One that marks the paper like lead is:
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Correct option: D
Tl
Option D (Tl) is correct because Thallium (Tl) is known to leave a mark on paper similar to lead, due to its softness and metallic properties.
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Assertion (A) : is a good lubricant and slippery.
Reason (R) : has a layer structure.
Reason (R) : has a layer structure.
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Correct option: A
Both and are true and is the correct explanation of .
Option A (Both and are true and is the correct explanation of .) is correct because boric acid, , has a layered structure which allows it to act as a lubricant.
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The correct statements among the following is;
(I) Boric acid is a weak monobasic lewis acid.
(II) Boron trioxide is acidic and reacts with basic (metallic) oxides forming metal borates.
(III) Oxides of indium and thallium are amphoteric.
(I) Boric acid is a weak monobasic lewis acid.
(II) Boron trioxide is acidic and reacts with basic (metallic) oxides forming metal borates.
(III) Oxides of indium and thallium are amphoteric.
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Correct option: C
I and II only
The correct answer is I and II only because Boric acid is a weak monobasic Lewis acid, Boron trioxide is acidic, but oxides of Indium and Thallium are basic.
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When orthoboric acid is heated the residue left is:
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Correct option: C
Boric anhydride
Option C (Boric anhydride) is correct because orthoboric acid upon heating yields boric anhydride and water.
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The relative stability of +1 oxidation state of group 13 elements follows the order
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because the stability of the +1 oxidation state increases down the group due to the inert pair effect.
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Compound and its colour is
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Correct option: C
, yellow
Option C (, yellow) is correct because Nickel oxide reacts with Boric anhydride to form Nickel metaborate, which is yellow in color.
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Consider the following statements:-
a) Borax dissolves in water to give an alkaline solution
b) Boric acid is weak monobasic protonic acid
c) has layered structure in which units are joined by hydrogen bonds
The incorrect statement(s) is/are:
a) Borax dissolves in water to give an alkaline solution
b) Boric acid is weak monobasic protonic acid
c) has layered structure in which units are joined by hydrogen bonds
The incorrect statement(s) is/are:
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Correct option: B
(b) only
Option B (b) only) is correct because Boric acid is a weak monobasic Lewis acid, not a protonic acid.
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The group 13 element that is liquid during summer and used for measuring high temperature is
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Correct option: C
Gallium
Option C (Gallium) is correct because Gallium has a low melting point (29.7°C) and is used in high-temperature thermometers.
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Which is used as disinfectant?
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Correct option: A
Boric acid
Option A (Boric acid) is correct because boric acid is commonly used as a mild disinfectant.
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Which is used as mordant?
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Correct option: C
Alum
Option C (Alum) is correct because alum is commonly used as a mordant in dyeing processes.
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Value of in potash alum,
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Correct option: C
2
Option C (2) is correct because the formula for potash alum is K₂SO₄.Al₂(SO₄)₃.24H₂O, indicating x=2.
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The exhibition of highest coordination number depends on the availability of vacant orbitals in the central atom. Which of the following elements is not likely to act as central atom in ?
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Correct option: A
Option A (B) is correct because Boron does not have vacant d-orbitals and cannot expand its coordination number to 6.
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Correct option: C
Option D ( and ) is incorrect. The correct products are and .
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can't be prepared by:
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Correct option: C
Option C is correct because the reaction of with produces , , and , not .
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Which of the following has the minimum heat of dissociation:
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Correct option: C
Option C is correct because the complex with B(CH3)3 has the minimum heat of dissociation due to the +I effect of methyl groups decreasing the Lewis acidity of boron.
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Coordination number of aluminium is
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Correct option: B
6
Option B (6) is correct because Aluminum can form complexes where it is surrounded by six ligands, resulting in a coordination number of 6.
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B—F bond order in is:
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Correct option: D
Option D () is correct because the B-F bond order in is influenced by back bonding, resulting in a value greater than 1.
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The two type of bonds present in are covalent and……
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Correct option: C
Hydrogen bridge
Option C (Hydrogen bridge) is correct because diborane () contains both covalent bonds and three-center two-electron (3c-2e) bonds, also known as hydrogen bridge bonds.
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Consider the given statements regarding the properties of boron.
I. It is a hard refractory solid.
II. It has low melting point and high density.
III. It shows high electrical conductivity.
Choose the correct statement(s).
I. It is a hard refractory solid.
II. It has low melting point and high density.
III. It shows high electrical conductivity.
Choose the correct statement(s).
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Correct option: A
Only I
Option A (Only I) is correct because boron is a hard, refractory solid with a high melting point and low electrical conductivity, making statements II and III incorrect.
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Observe the following statements
1) is used as antiseptic
2) In each Boron atom is hybridisation
3) An aqueous solution of borax is alkaline in nature
The correct statements are
1) is used as antiseptic
2) In each Boron atom is hybridisation
3) An aqueous solution of borax is alkaline in nature
The correct statements are
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Correct option: D
1 and 3
Option D (1 and 3) is correct because boric acid (H3BO3) is used as an antiseptic, and an aqueous solution of borax is alkaline, while in B2H6 each Boron atom is sp3 hybridized.
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