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181 Easy
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Which element reacts with chlorine to give pentachloride?
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Correct option: D
All of these
Option D (All of these) is correct because P, As, and Sb can all react with chlorine to form pentachlorides.
182 Easy
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Analyzing +4 | -1
For the reaction X2+2Y−→Y2+2X−,X{X}_2+2 {Y}^{-} \rightarrow {Y}_2+2 {X}^{-}, {X} and Y{Y} may not be
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Correct option: D
If X=Br{X}={Br} then Y=F,Cl{Y}={F}, {Cl}
Option D (If X=Br{X}={Br} then Y=F,Cl{Y}={F}, {Cl}) is correct because bromine is a weaker oxidizing agent than fluorine and chlorine, so it cannot oxidize their ions.
183 Easy
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Normality of pure sulphuric acid is:
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Correct option: D
36 N
Option D (36 N) is correct because the normality of pure sulfuric acid is approximately 36 N.
184 Easy
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Which gas cannot be collected over water ?
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Correct option: D
SO2{SO}_2
Option D (SO2{SO}_2) is correct because sulfur dioxide is highly soluble in water, reacting to form sulfurous acid, and thus cannot be collected over water.
185 Easy
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Which element does not form stable diatomic molecules?
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Correct option: B
Phosphorus
Option B (Phosphorus) is correct because phosphorus exists as a tetra-atomic molecule (P4P_4) rather than a stable diatomic molecule like iodine, nitrogen, and oxygen.
186 Easy
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Which of the following is used in very low temperature thermometers?
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Correct option: A
He
Option A (He) is correct because Helium is used in very low temperature thermometers due to its extremely low boiling point.
187 Easy
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Interhalogen compounds are:
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Correct option: D
Covalent compounds
Option D (Covalent compounds) is correct because interhalogen compounds are formed by covalent bonding due to relatively small electronegativity differences between the halogens.
188 Easy
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Argon is used
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Correct option: C
In high temperature welding
Option C (In high temperature welding) is correct because argon is an inert gas and is used to provide a non-oxidizing atmosphere in high-temperature welding to prevent oxidation of the metals.
189 Easy
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Analyzing +4 | -1
Minimum bond length will be in:
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Correct option: B
HF
Option B (HF) is correct because fluorine has the smallest atomic size among the given options, leading to the shortest bond length when bonded with hydrogen.
190 Easy
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Atomicity of phosphorus is:
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Correct option: D
4
Option D (4) is correct because phosphorus exists as a tetra-atomic molecule, P4P_4.
191 Easy
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Which oxide of N is neutral?
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Correct option: D
N2O{N_2}O
Option D (N2O{N_2}O) is correct because N2O{N_2}O (nitrous oxide) is a neutral oxide of nitrogen.
192 Easy
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Analyzing +4 | -1
In which of the following reaction, oxidation number of N{N} does not change
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Correct option: C
2NO2→N2O42 {NO}_2 \rightarrow {N}_2 {O}_4
Option C is correct. In the reaction 2NO2 -> N2O4, the oxidation number of N does not change. It remains +4 on both sides of the equation.
193 Easy
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Analyzing +4 | -1
Of the following, which has three electron bond in its structure?
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Correct option: B
Nitric oxide
Option B (Nitric oxide) is correct because nitric oxide (NO) has an odd number of electrons, resulting in a three-electron bond in its Lewis structure.
194 Easy
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Understanding +4 | -1
The following statements concern elements in the
periodic table. Which of the following is true?
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Correct option: C
Elements of Group 16 have lower ionization
enthalpy values compared to those of Group
15 in the corresponding periods
Option C is correct because Group 16 elements have lower ionization enthalpy than Group 15 elements due to the extra stability of the half-filled p-orbitals in Group 15.
195 Easy
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Which inert gas has the highest boiling point?
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Correct option: A
Xe\mathrm{Xe}
Option A (Xe) is correct because the boiling point of noble gases increases with increasing atomic mass due to stronger London dispersion forces, and Xenon (Xe) has the highest atomic mass among the options.
196 Easy
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NCl3\mathrm{NC}{\mathrm{l}_3} on hydrolysis yields:
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Correct option: C
NH3  and HOCl\mathrm{N}{\mathrm{H}_\mathrm{3}}\mathrm{\;and}\,\mathrm{ HOCl}
Option C (NH3  and HOCl\mathrm{N}{\mathrm{H}_\mathrm{3}}\mathrm{\;and}\,\mathrm{ HOCl}) is correct because the hydrolysis of NCl3 results in the formation of ammonia and hypochlorous acid.
197 Easy
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P2O5{P_2}{O_5} is used extensively as a:
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Correct option: A
Dehydrating agent
Option A (Dehydrating agent) is correct because P2O5{P_2}{O_5} has a strong affinity for water and is widely used to remove water from other substances.
198 Easy
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Ozonization of water is carried out to remove:
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Correct option: A
Bacterial impurities
Option A (Bacterial impurities) is correct because ozonization is a water treatment process that effectively disinfects water by killing bacteria and viruses.
199 Easy
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Which are hydrolysed by water?
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Correct option: D
All of these
Option D (All of these) is correct because XeF2XeF_2, XeF4XeF_4, and XeF6XeF_6 all react with water to form various products including HFHF, XeO3XeO_3 and XeO64−XeO_6^{4-}.
200 Easy
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Nitric acid may be kept in a bottle of:
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Correct option: D
AlAl
Option D (AlAl) is correct because aluminum forms a passive layer of aluminum oxide (Al2O3Al_2O_3) which protects it from further reaction with nitric acid.
201 Easy
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Iron is dropped in dil HNO3HN{O_3} it gives
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Correct option: C
Ferrous nitrate and ammonium nitrate
The correct answer is C (Ferrous nitrate and ammonium nitrate) because dilute nitric acid reacts with iron to produce ferrous nitrate and ammonium nitrate.
202 Easy
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The most abundant inert gas in air is:
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Correct option: C
Ar
Option C (Ar) is correct because Argon constitutes approximately 1% of the Earth's atmosphere, making it the most abundant inert gas in air.
203 Easy
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The principal source of helium is:
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Correct option: B
Monazite sand
Option B (Monazite sand) is correct because monazite sand is a significant source of helium, as it contains radioactive elements that decay to produce helium.
204 Easy
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Analyzing +4 | -1
In which reaction does SO2S{O_2} act as oxidizing agent?
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Correct option: D
H2S{H_2}S
The correct answer is D (H2S{H_2}S) because in this reaction, SO2SO_2 oxidizes H2S{H_2}S by accepting electrons, causing sulfur to be deposited.
205 Easy
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Liquor ammonia is
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Correct option: C
Concentrated solution of NH3N{H_3} in water
Option C (Concentrated solution of NH3N{H_3} in water) is correct because liquor ammonia is a concentrated aqueous solution of ammonia.
206 Easy
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Which element shows polymorphism?
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Correct option: D
All of these
Option D (All of these) is correct because Sulfur, Selenium, and Oxygen, all members of group 16, exhibit polymorphism.
207 Easy
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Phosphine is not collected in air because:
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Correct option: C
It catches fire spontaneously in air
The correct answer is C (It catches fire spontaneously in air) because phosphine is highly reactive and ignites spontaneously in the presence of air due to the presence of P2H4 impurities.
208 Easy
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The noble gas forming maximum number of compound is
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Correct option: A
Xe
Option A (Xe) is correct because Xenon has the lowest ionization energy among the stable noble gases, allowing it to form the most compounds.
209 Easy
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The hydride of group 16 elements showing maximum tendency for complex formation is
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Correct option: B
H2O{H_2}O
Option B is correct because water (H2O{H_2}O) has the highest tendency for complex formation due to the small size and high electronegativity of oxygen, leading to a higher electron density and better donation ability.
210 Easy
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S-I: OgO g has been synthetically produced by collision of 98249Cf{ }_{98}^{249} {Cf} atoms 2048Ca{ }_{20}^{48} {Ca} ions.

S-II: Its (Og)({Og}) half life period is 7 sec7 \, \mathrm{sec}.
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Correct option: C
S-I is true, S-II is false
Option C (S-I is true, S-II is false) is correct because Oganesson (Og) was indeed synthesized by colliding Californium and Calcium ions, but its half-life is much shorter than 7 seconds.
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