NEET UG CHEMISTRY MCQ: 13 TH GROUP ELEMENTS (P-BLOCK)

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Assertion (A) :

{B}_2 {Cl}_4, {GaCl}_2, {GaS}

are diamagnetic.

Reason (R) : They show +2 oxidation state.

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Correct option: B

Both

\mathbf{A}

and

\mathbf{R}

are true but

\mathbf{R}

is not the correct explanation of

\mathbf{A}

Option B is correct because both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion. The diamagnetic nature arises from the pairing of electrons, not solely the +2 oxidation state.

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The hardest compound of boron is: Which does not show inert pair effect? Which one of the following does not exist in the free state On strong heating of

{H}_3 {PO}_4

and

{H}_3 {BO}_3

, sum of oxidation number of

{P}\, \& {~B}

in the final product obtained is Compound ‘X’ reacts with

N{H_3}

to 473 K give another compound ‘Y’. X can be prepared by heating

B{F_3}

with sodium hydride. The compound ‘Y’ is represented by the formula Assertion: Electronegativity first increases from B to Al and then decreases from Al to

\mathrm{TI}

.

Reason: Due to poor shielding by inner

\mathrm{d}

and

\mathrm{f}

electrons.