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Which ion will not be precipitated by aq. ?
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Correct option: D
Option D () is correct because potassium ions do not form insoluble sulfides in aqueous ammonium sulfide solution.
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Liquid ammonia is used in refrigeration because of its
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Correct option: B
High heat of vaporisation
Option B (High heat of vaporisation) is correct because liquid ammonia has a high heat of vaporization, making it effective in refrigeration.
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Assertion (A) : can be used as an oxidising agent.
Reason (R) : Oxidation state of in is .
Reason (R) : Oxidation state of in is .
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Correct option: B
Both and are true but is not the correct explanation of .
The correct answer is B (Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A) because XeF6 can act as an oxidizing agent due to the high electronegativity of fluorine, but the +6 oxidation state of Xe is not the direct reason for its oxidizing ability.
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An element belongs to group- 15 and it occurs as the founder of the apatite family. It is an essential constituent of animal and plant matter. It is also present in bones as well as in living cells. Identify .
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Correct option: D
Phosphorus
Option D (Phosphorus) is correct because phosphorus belongs to group 15, is found in the apatite family, and is an essential constituent of animal and plant matter, including bones and living cells.
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Assertion (A): To initiate the reaction between and a metal, some external heating is required.
Reason (R): Bond dissociation enthalpy of bond is high .
Reason (R): Bond dissociation enthalpy of bond is high .
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Correct option: A
Both and are correct; is the correct explanation of .
Option A is correct because the high bond dissociation enthalpy of O=O requires initial energy input to start the reaction, even though the reaction is exothermic overall.
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Which of the following will show disproportionation reaction?
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Correct option: D
Option C is correct. Fluorine in water undergoes disproportionation, where it is both oxidized and reduced.
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A chloride salt solution acidified with dil. gives a curdy white precipitate, [A], on addition of . [A] on treatment with gives a clear solution, B. A and B are respectively
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Correct option: C
Option C () is correct because AgCl forms as a precipitate with AgNO3 and then dissolves in NH4OH to form a complex.
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In the laboratory gas is prepared by using black lumps and dil. The black lumps are
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Correct option: C
FeS
Option C (FeS) is correct because ferrous sulfide reacts with dilute sulfuric acid to produce hydrogen sulfide gas.
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Statement-I: There are two types of bond angles of and and two types of single bonds, two weaker than the rest three bonds is molecule.
Statement-II: in is hybridized giving trigonal bipyramid geometry where two axial bonds are longer and weaker than the three equatorial bonds.
Statement-II: in is hybridized giving trigonal bipyramid geometry where two axial bonds are longer and weaker than the three equatorial bonds.
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Correct option: A
Statement I and II are correct
The correct answer is A (Statement I and II are correct) because both statements accurately describe the structure and bonding in PCl5.
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Which of the following compound have maximum oxidising nature?
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because the oxidizing nature of chlorine oxides decreases as the oxidation state of chlorine increases, making Cl2O the strongest oxidizing agent.
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Chlorine bleaches only in the:
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Correct option: D
Presence of moisture
Option D (Presence of moisture) is correct because chlorine bleaches due to the formation of hypochlorous acid (HOCl) in the presence of moisture, which then decomposes to release nascent oxygen.
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The non-metal other than graphite having metallic lustre is:
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because Iodine is a non-metal that exhibits metallic luster.
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Statement I: Elemental is much more reactive than elemental nitrogen
Statement II: In , all P-P bonds are single covalent bonds while in there is a triple bond between nitrogen atoms
Statement II: In , all P-P bonds are single covalent bonds while in there is a triple bond between nitrogen atoms
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Correct option: A
Statement I and statement II are correct and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I
Option A (Statement I and statement II are correct and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I) is correct because P4 is more reactive due to weaker single bonds compared to the strong triple bond in N2.
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S-I: In metal halides, metal in its higher oxidation state will be more covalent then the one in lower oxidation state.
S-II: is colour less liquid.
S-II: is colour less liquid.
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Correct option: A
Both S-I and S-II are true
Option A (Both S-I and S-II are true) is correct because both statements regarding metal halide covalency and the properties of BrF5 are factually accurate.
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The weakest acid among the following is:
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Correct option: D
Option A is correct because HClO is the weakest acid among the given options due to the lower electronegativity of chlorine and the presence of fewer oxygen atoms compared to HClO3.
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Which of the following bonds will be most polar?
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Correct option: C
Option C () is correct because the electronegativity difference between nitrogen and fluorine is the greatest among the given options, leading to the most polar bond.
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When reacts with halogens,halogens:
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Correct option: B
Are reduced
Option B (Are reduced) is correct because in the reaction of H2S with halogens, halogens gain electrons and are thus reduced.
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At T (K), 100 L of dry oxygen is present in a sealed container. It is subjeceted to silent electric discharge, till the volumes of oxygen and ozone becomes equal .what is the volume of ozone formed at T (K)?
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Correct option: D
40
The correct answer is D (40) because the volume of ozone formed is calculated based on the stoichiometry of the reaction and the final equal volumes of oxygen and ozone.
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Which of the following is a disproportionation reaction?
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Correct option: A
(g)
Option A ( (g) ) is correct because Chlorine undergoes both oxidation and reduction in the same reaction.
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Brown colour acidic oxide among the following is
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because nitrogen dioxide () is a brown gas and an acidic oxide, contributing to acid rain and smog.
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With which of the following metal dil. produces nitrous oxide?
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because zinc reacts with dilute nitric acid to produce nitrous oxide.
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Assertion: Pure is obtained from but not from
Reason: On decomposition gives gas.
Reason: On decomposition gives gas.
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Correct option: C
If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
The correct answer is C because the assertion is correct (pure N2 is obtained from Ba(N3)2) but the reason is incorrect (decomposition of (NH4)2Cr2O7 does not give O2 gas).
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Dinitrogen pentoxide a colourless solid is prepared by
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Correct option: C
Dehydrating with
Option C, Dehydrating with , is correct because is a strong dehydrating agent that removes water from nitric acid to form dinitrogen pentoxide.
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Which of the following statement is true?
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Correct option: D
is a stronger acid than
The correct answer is D ( is a stronger acid than ) because nitric acid () has more oxygen atoms bonded to the central nitrogen atom, which increases the polarity of the O-H bond and makes it a stronger acid.
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Given below are two statements:
Statement I : The boiling points of the following hydrides of group 16 elements increases in the order
Statement II : The boiling points of these hydrides increase with increase in molar mass.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement I : The boiling points of the following hydrides of group 16 elements increases in the order
Statement II : The boiling points of these hydrides increase with increase in molar mass.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
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Correct option: C
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect because the boiling point of water is higher than the other hydrides due to hydrogen bonding, and boiling points do not simply increase with molar mass.
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Assertion (A): Deep sea divers use helium & oxygen mixture for respiration.
Reason (R): Helium is inert in nature.
Reason (R): Helium is inert in nature.
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Correct option: B
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
Option B (Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)) is correct because both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason doesn't explain why helium is used for deep-sea diving.
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Alkalimetalcation
The state of hybridisation of the central atom in '' and shape of the species are:
The state of hybridisation of the central atom in '' and shape of the species are:
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Correct option: C
, pentagonal planar
The correct answer is , pentagonal planar because reacts with to form , which has a pentagonal planar structure and hybridization.
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Which of the following solutions does not change its colour on passing ozone through it?
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Correct option: C
Acidic solution of
Option C is correct because acidic already contains Cr in its highest oxidation state (+6) and cannot be further oxidized by ozone, thus no color change occurs.
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Assertion (A) : The reaction is not feasible thermodynamically to oxidise
Reason (R) : There is a high activation energy barrier between oxidation state +6 and 0 of .
Reason (R) : There is a high activation energy barrier between oxidation state +6 and 0 of .
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Correct option: C
is true but is false.
Option C is correct. Assertion (A) is true because is a strong oxidizing agent with a high reduction potential. Reason (R) is false because the kinetics of the reaction, not a high activation energy barrier, prevents it from oxidizing water readily.
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Which of the following cannot as an oxidising agent?
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Correct option: C
The correct answer is C () because it is already in its lowest oxidation state and cannot be further reduced to oxidize others.
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