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The stoichiometric coefficients ( ) used in balancing the above reaction are respectively
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The correct order of atomic radii in group 13 element is
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Tl > In > Al > Ga > B
Option C (Tl > In > Al > Ga > B) is correct because atomic radii generally increase down a group, but gallium is smaller than aluminum due to the d-block contraction.
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(A): is a weaker acid than
(R): Deocalised back bond formation is observed in
(R): Deocalised back bond formation is observed in
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Correct option: A
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
The correct answer is A (Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)) because back bonding in BF3 reduces its electron deficiency, making it a weaker Lewis acid than BCl3.
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(A): Among IIIA group gallium has low melting point.
(R): Gallium has configuration in the valence shell.
(R): Gallium has configuration in the valence shell.
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Correct option: B
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
Option B is correct because Gallium does have a low melting point and its valence shell configuration is 4s²4p¹, but the configuration doesn't directly explain the low melting point.
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Which does not exist?
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Correct option: A
Option A is correct because Beryllium's extremely small size and high ionization energy make the formation of B3+ highly unfavorable.
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For compound having the formula , the correct option from the following is
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Correct option: B
is more electronegative than and is present as a cationic part of the salt
Option D (Oxidation state of in the salt is +3) is correct because in , the oxidation state of Ga is +1 and Al is +3, forming .
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Ionisation enthalpy for the elements of Group-13 follows the order
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Correct option: D
Option D () is correct because ionization enthalpy generally decreases down the group, but there are exceptions due to the presence of d- and f-electrons.
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Aluminium oxide is not reduced by chemical reactions since
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Aluminium oxide is highly stable
Option C (Aluminium oxide is highly stable) is correct because aluminium oxide's high stability prevents it from being easily reduced by chemical reactions.
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Which is/are fire extinguishers?
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Correct option: D
All of these
Option D is correct because all listed options (dry powder, NaHCO3 + H2SO4, and foamite extinguishers) are effective fire extinguishing agents.
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does not exists as dimer but exists as dimer because
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Large sized chlorine atoms do not fit in between small sized boron atoms where as small sized hydrogen atoms get fitted in between boron atoms
Option C is correct because the larger size of chlorine atoms prevents them from fitting between boron atoms to form a dimer, unlike the smaller hydrogen atoms in BH3.
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Which of the following is a gas?
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because Boron trifluoride exists as a gas at room temperature.
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What is the oxidation state and hybridisation of boron in compound formed when undergoes reaction with the water?
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Correct option: B
Option B (3, sp³) is correct because reacts with water to form boric acid, , where boron has an oxidation state of +3 and is sp³ hybridized.
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The protective film of oxide on the surface of Al metal may be strengthened by:
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Correct option: D
Anodizing
Option D (Anodizing) is correct because anodizing is an electrolytic passivation process used to increase the thickness of the natural oxide layer on the surface of aluminum, enhancing its corrosion resistance.
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The stoichiometric coefficients ( ) used in balancing the above reaction are respectively
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Correct option: C
The correct answer is C (2,6,2,6,3) because it represents the balanced stoichiometric coefficients for the given reaction, ensuring mass conservation.
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Boric acid on heating at gives:
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because boric acid when heated at 150°C gives metaboric acid, which further decomposes to tetraboric acid.
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Which metal is powdered, suspended in oil and used as paint?
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Correct option: D
Al
Option D (Al) is correct because powdered aluminium suspended in oil is used as paint.
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Which of the following is a use of alum?
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Correct option: C
Water softening
Option C (Water softening) is correct because alum is used in water softening to remove impurities.
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Which of the following form dimeric halides?
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Correct option: A
Al
Option A (Al) is correct because aluminum forms dimeric halides like .
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Purification of alumina is essential because:
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Correct option: D
It is difficult to purify aluminium metal
Option A (Impure alumina is a very poor conductor of electricity) is correct because the impurities in alumina significantly reduce its electrical conductivity, making purification essential for aluminum production.
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Aluminium reacts with caustic soda to form
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Sodium meta-aluminate
Option C (Sodium meta-aluminate) is correct as Aluminium reacts with caustic soda (NaOH) to form Sodium meta-aluminate ().
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Muddy water can be purified through coagulation by using
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Alums
Option B is correct because Alums are used to coagulate the suspended particles in muddy water, causing them to settle down and purify the water.
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Consider the following statement about the following reactions :
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I. Reaction () is redox reaction whereas reaction is acid-base reaction
II. In reaction () is oxidising agent.
III. In reaction is Lewis base.
Choose the correct statement(s) :
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I. Reaction () is redox reaction whereas reaction is acid-base reaction
II. In reaction () is oxidising agent.
III. In reaction is Lewis base.
Choose the correct statement(s) :
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Correct option: A
Only I
Option A (Only I) is correct because reaction A is a redox reaction where fluorine oxidizes water, and reaction B is a Lewis acid-base reaction where accepts a fluoride ion.
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Be and Al exhibits many properties which are similar but the two elements differ is:
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Correct option: D
Exhibiting maximum covalency in compounds
Option D is correct because Beryllium exhibits a maximum covalency of 4, while Aluminum can expand its octet and exhibit a maximum covalency of 6.
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Which of the following has the minimum heat of dissociation:
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Correct option: C
The correct answer is C ((CH3)3N: → B(CH3)3) because steric hindrance is maximized with three methyl groups on boron, minimizing the heat of dissociation.
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The glass having smallest coefficient of thermal expansion is :
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Correct option: D
Pyrex glass
Option D (Pyrex glass) is correct because Pyrex glass is known for its low coefficient of thermal expansion.
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The formula of mineral borax is
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Correct option: D
Option D () is correct because the chemical formula for mineral borax is sodium tetraborate decahydrate, which is represented as .
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Diborane does not undergo cleavage reaction with:
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Correct option: D
Option D () is correct because diborane does not undergo a cleavage reaction with carbon dioxide.
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The number of units directly linked to boron atoms in is
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Correct option: C
4
The correct answer is C (4) because in the structure of borax, each boron atom is directly linked to four OH units.
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Thermite is a mixture of
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because thermite is a mixture of iron(III) oxide and aluminum.
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The element which exists in liquid state for a wide range of temperature and can be used for measuring high temperature is
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Correct option: C
Option C () is correct because Gallium (Ga) has a low melting point and a high boiling point, making it liquid over a wide temperature range and suitable for high-temperature measurements.
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