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252 previous year questions from p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14) (JEE Main & Advanced Chemistry) with answers and solutions. Numbered list, year tags, and one-tap solutions — built for serious JEE / NEET practice.

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p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14) has 252 previous year questions in the Quantrex Academy JEE Main & Advanced Chemistry bank. The 220 questions in this list come from JEE Main (93), NTA Abhyas JEE Main (59), 99 Percentile Qs Bank for JEE Main (40) and 2 other sources, spanning 2002 to 2026. Each question opens on its own page with the options, the correct answer and the worked solution where available.

Questions by year (this list)

  • 2026: 7
  • 2025: 4
  • 2024: 11
  • 2023: 13
  • 2022: 13
  • 2021: 8
  • 2020: 63
  • 2019: 12
  • 2018: 3
  • 2017: 2
  • 2016: 4
  • 2015: 2

p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14) questions with solutions

1

Given below are two statements : Statement I: Aluminium upon reaction with NaOH forms [Al(OH)_6]^ 3- ion. Statement II: The geometry of ICl_4^- , ClO_3^- and IBr_2^- is square

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Consider the following reactions Na_ 2 ~B_ 4 O_ 7 Δ 2 X+ Y CuSO_ 4 + Y Non-Luminous flame Z+ SO_ 3 2 Z+ 2 X+ Carbon Luminous flame 2 Q+Na_ 2 ~B_ 4 O_ 7 + CO The oxidation states

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It is noticed that Pb^ 2+ is more stable than Pb^ 4+ but Sn^ 2+ is less stable than Sn^ 4+ . Observe the following reactions. PbO_ 2 +Pb arrow 2 PbO ; Δ_ r G^ ∘ (1) SnO_ 2 +Sn

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The correct statements from the following are : A. Ionic radii of trivalent cations of group 13 elements decreases down the group. B. Electronegativity of group 13 elements

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Given below are two statements : Statement I : Elements ' X ' and ' Y ' are the most and least electronegative elements, respectively among N, As, Sb and P. The nature of the

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Consider the following reactions. PbCl_ 2 +K_ 2 CrO_ 4 arrow ~A+2 KCl (Hot solution) A+NaOH leftharpoons B+Na_ 2 CrO_ 4 PbSO_ 4 +4 CH_ 3 COONH_ 4 arrow(NH_ 4 )_ 2 SO_ 4 +X In the

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Given below are two statements : Statement I : The number of pairs among [SiO_ 2 , CO_ 2 ],[SnO, SnO_ 2 ],[PbO, PbO_ 2 ] and [GeO, GeO_ 2 ] , which contain oxides that are both

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The group 14 elements A and B have the first ionisation enthalpy values of 708 and 715 ~kJ ~mol^ -1 respectively. The above values are lowest among their group members. The nature

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Given below are two statements : Statement (I) : The first ionisation enthalpy of group 14 elements is higher than the corresponding elements of group 13. Statement (II) : Melting

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Consider the following elements In, Tl, Al, Pb, Sn and Ge . The most stable oxidation states of elements with highest and lowest first ionisation enthalpies, respectively, are

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11

Given below are the atomic numbers of some group 14 elements. The atomic number of the element with lowest melting point is :

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12

Give below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion \(A\) and the other is labelled as Reason R: Assertion A: The stability order of +1 oxidation state of Ga, In and T1 is

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The number of ions from the following that are expected to behave as oxidising agent is : \(Sn^ 4+ , Sn^ 2+ , Pb^ 2+ , Tl^ 3+ , Pb^ 4+ , Tl^ + \)

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Evaluate the following statements related to group 14 elements for their correctness. (A) Covalent radius decreases down the group from \( C \) to \( Pb \) in a regular manner.

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The correct statements from the following are : (A) The decreasing order of atomic radii of group 13 elements is \(Tl \) In \( Ga Al B \). (B) Down the group 13 electronegativity

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The number of neutrons present in the more abundant isotope of boron is ' \(x\) '. Amorphous boron upon heating with air forms a product, in which the oxidation state of boron is

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Match List - I with List - II. List - I Compound List-II Use (A) Carbon tetrachloride (I) Paint remover (B) Methylene chloride (II) Refrigerators and air conditioners (C) DDT

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Given below are two statements: Statement (I) : SiO _ 2 and GeO _ 2 are acidic while SnO and PbO are amphoteric in nature. Statement (II) : Allotropic forms of carbon are due to

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Given below are two statements : Statement I: Group 13 trivalent halides get easily hydrolysed by water due to their covalent nature. Statement II: AlCl _ 3 upon hydrolysis in

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20

Consider the oxides of group 14 elements Si O _ 2 , Ge O _ 2 , Sn O _ 2 , Pb O _ 2 , CO and GeO . The amphoteric oxides are

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21

Given below are two statements : Statement I : The electronegativity of group 14 elements from Si to Pb gradually decreases. Statement II : Group 14 contains non-metallic

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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion ( A ) and the other is labelled as Reason ( R ) . Assertion (A) : Melting point of Boron ( 2453K ) is unusually high

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23

The stoichiometric reaction of 516g of dimethyldichlorosilane with water results in a tetrameric cyclic product X in 75 % yield. The weight (in g ) of X obtained is ____________

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24

For a good quality cement, the ratio of silica to alumina is found to be

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25

Better method for preparation of BeF _ 2 , among the following is

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26

If the formula of Borax is Na _ 2 B _ 4 O _ x ( OH ) _ y · zH _ 2 O , then x + y + z = ______

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Given below are two statements: Statement I: Boron is extremely hard indicating its high lattice energy. Statement II: Boron has highest melting and boiling point compared to its

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28

Structures of BeCl _ 2 in solid state, vapour phase and at very high temperature respectively are:

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29

The correct order of bond enthalpy ( kJ mol ^ – 1 ) is:

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30

The Lewis acid character of boron tri halides follows the order:

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31

Boric acid in solid, whereas BF _ 3 is gas at room temperature because of

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32

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): In expensive scientific instruments, silica gel is kept

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Given below are two statements: Statement I : Nickel is being used as the catalyst for producing syn gas and edible fats. Statement II : Silicon forms both electron rich and

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34

During the borax bead test with CuSO _ 4 , a blue green colour of the bead was observed in oxidising flame due to the formation of

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35

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A :- Carbon forms two important oxides CO and CO _ 2 . CO is neutral

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36

The treatment of galena with HNO _ 3 produces a gas that is

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37

When borax is heated with CoO on a platinum loop, blue coloured bead formed is largely due to

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38

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A : Boron is unable to form BF _ 6 ^ 3 - Reason R : Size of B is

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Given below are two statements: Statement I : The chlorides of Be and Al have Cl-bridged structure. Both are soluble in organic solvents and act as Lewis bases. Statement II

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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R . Assertion A : Boric acid is a weak acid Reason R : Boric acid is not able to

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Borazine, also known as inorganic benzene, can be prepared by the reaction of 3 -equivalents of " X " with 6 -equivalents of " Y ". " X " and &quot

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Match List - I with List - II List-II List-II A N _ 2 (g) + 3 H _ 2 (g) → 2 NH _ 3 (g) I Cu B CO(g) + 3 H _ 2 (g) → CH _ 4 (g) + H _ 2 O(g) II Cu / ZnO - Cr _ 2 O _ 3 C CO(g) + H

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43

The geometry around boron in the product ' B ' formed from the following reaction is BF _ 3 + NaH 450K ⟶ A + NaF A + NMe _ 3 → B

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44

Aqueous solution of which of the following boron compounds will be strongly basic in nature?

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45

Match List-I with Match List-II List-I (Metal) List-II (Application) (A) Cs (I) High temperature thermometer (B) Ga (II) Water repellent sprays (C) B (III) Photoelectric cells (D)

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Match List - I with List - II. List-I ( Si -Compounds) List-II ( Si -Polymeric/Other Products) A ( CH _ 3 ) _ 4 Si I Chain Silicone B ( CH _ 3 )Si (OH) _ 3 II Dimeric Silicone C (

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47

The number of bridged oxygen atoms present in compound B formed from the following reactions is Pb ( NO _ 3 ) _ 2 673K ⟶ A + PbO + O _ 2 A Dimerise ⟶ B

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48

Identify the correct statement for B _ 2 H _ 6 from those given below. (A) In B _ 2 H _ 6 , all B - H bonds are equivalent. (B) In B _ 2 H _ 6 , there are four 3 -centre- 2

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49

In which one of the following molecules strongest back donation of an electron pair from halide to boron is expected?

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50

The ratio of number of water molecules in Mohr's salt and potash alum is × 10 ^ - 1 . (Integer answer)

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51

Which one of the following compounds of Group- 14 elements is not known?

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52

Given below are the statements about diborane (a) Diborane is prepared by the oxidation of NaBH _ 4 with I _ 2 (b) Each boron atom is in sp ^ 2 hybridized state (c) Diborane has

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53

The INCORRECT statement regarding the structure of C _ 60 is :

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54

Compound A used as a strong oxidizing agent is amphoteric in nature. It is the part of lead storage batteries. Compound A is:

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55

The incorrect statement about B _ 2 H _ 6 is :

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56

Al _ 2 O _ 3 was leached with alkali to get X . The solution of X on passing of gas Y, forms Z . X, Y and Z respectively are

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57

On heating, lead (ll) nitrate gives a brown gas (A). The gas (A) on cooling changes to a colourless solid/liquid (B). (B) on heating with NO changes to ablue solid (C). The

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On heating compound (A) gives a gas (B) which is constituent of air. This gas when treated with H _ 2 in the presence of a catalyst gives another gas (C) which is basic in nature.

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59

The reaction of H _ 3 N _ 3 B _ 3 C l _ 3 (A) with LiB H _ 4 in tetrahydrofuran gives inorganic benzene (B) . Further, the reaction of (A) with (C) leads to H _ 3 N _ 3 B _ 3 (Me)

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60

‘ X ’ melts at low temperature and is a bad conductor of electricity in both liquid and solid state. X is:

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61

When an inorganic compound X having 3c - 2e^ − as well as 2 c - 2 e^ - bonds react with NH_ 3 gas at a certain temperature, gives a compound Y, isostructural with benzene.

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A: Hybridization of carbon is sp^ 2 in all its crystalline allotropes. R: There are alternate double-single bonds in each allotrope of carbon.

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63

The dissolution of Al (OH) _ 3 by a solution of NaOH results in the formation of:

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64

Tl I _ 3 is an ionic compound. In the aqueous solution it provides -

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65

Number of oxygen atoms shared per SiO _ 4 ^ 4 - tetrahedron in single chain silicates are ______

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66

Which type of silicate compound, Beryl ( Be_ 3 Al_ 2 Si_ 6 O _ 18 ) is?

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67

Diborane reacts with ammonia to initially forms X which on further heating gives borazine X is

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68

The correct Lewis acid order for boron halides is

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69

Incorrect statement about carbon monoxide is: -

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70

The gas produced by the passage of air over hot coke is

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71

Which of the following reactions is not involved in serpeck's process of leaching of A l _ 2 O _ 3 from white bauxite ore?

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72

Which one is the wrong statement?

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73

In the context of the Hall-Heroult process for the extraction of Al, which of the following statements is false ?

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74

Which element among the following cannot form an amphoteric oxide?

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75

Which of the following statements regarding boric acid is false -

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76

Which of the following statement about anhydrous aluminum chloride is correct?

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77

Which one of the following is the correct statement?

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78

AlC l _ 3 forms dimer in vapour phase but BC l _ 3 does not because

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79

The total number of boron-oxygen bonds in borax is ′x′ and boron-oxygen-boron bonds are ′y′ . Then the value of x - y is:

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With respect to graphite and diamond, which of the statement (s) given below is (are) correct? 1. Graphite has higher electrical conductivity than diamond 2. Graphite is harder

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81

Three moles of B _ 2 H _ 6 are completely reacted with methanol. The number of moles of boron containing product formed is

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82

When metal 'M' is treated with NaOH, a white gelatinous precipitate 'X' is obtained, which is soluble in excess of NaOH. Compound 'X' when heated strongly gives an oxide which is

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In Borax (N a _ 2 B _ 4 O _ 7 . 10 H _ 2 O) if number of s p ^ 2 hybridised B-atoms are X and number of s p ^ 3 hybridised B-atom are Y. What is the value of sum X + Y ?

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84

Reactivity of borazole is greater than that of benzene because

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85

The intermediate product (X) formed in the following reaction is B _ 2 H _ 6 + 6N H _ 3 → 3X heat → 2 B _ 3 N _ 3 H _ 6 + 12 H _ 2

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86

The main reason that SiC l _ 4 is easily hydrolysed as compared to CC l _ 4 is that

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2 RCl + Si → _ 5 7 0 K ^ Cu powder R _ 2 SiCl _ 2 H _ 2 O → R _ 2 Si(OH) _ 2 Polymerisation → X , then X will be

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AlC l _ 3 achieves stability by forming a dimer. In trivalent state the compound is hydrolysed in water. AlC l _ 3 in acidified aqueous solution forms

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89

Identify X and Y in the following reaction BCl _ 3 + NH _ 4 Cl 140 ^ o C/ C _ 6 H _ 5 Cl → X NaBH _ 4 → Y

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NaB H _ 4 + I _ 2 → X + Y + Z BF_ 3 + LiAlH_ 4 450K → X+P B F _ 3 + LiAl H _ 4 → X + Q + R X, Y, Z, P, Q and R in the reactions are

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Compound (X) on reduction with LiAl H _ 4 gives a hydride (Y) containing 21.72% hydrogen along with other products. The compound (Y) reacts with air explosively resulting in boron

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In borax if m is number of hydroxy groups and 'n' is number of water molecules. What is the sum of m + n?

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93

Match the items in Column I with its main use listed in Column II: & & Column I & Column II A. Silica gel i. Transistor B. Silicon ii. Ion-exchanger C. Silicone iii. Drying agent

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94

Total number of Boron atoms in anionic part of borax which participate in back bonding.

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95

The ions present in A l _ 4 C _ 3 , Ca C _ 2 and M g _ 2 C _ 3 are respectively

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96

A cyclic silicate having structural formula [S i _ 6 O _ 18 ] ^ n - . What is value of n?

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97

In the following series of reactions: (i) cases A + 2 HCl + 5 H _ 2 O & ⟶ & 2 NaCl + X cases (ii) cases X & ⟶ _ 370K ^ Δ & H BO _ 2 & ⟶ _ Red~heat ^ Δ & Z cases (iii) cases 4 BF _

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98

The general trend in the properties of elements of carbon family shows that with increase in atomic number

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99

Which of the following statements is correct?

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100

The silicate anion in the mineral wollastonite is a chain of three Si O _ 4 ^ 4 - tetrahedra, that share corners with adjacent tetrahedra. The charge of the silicate anion is

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101

Which is not true about borax?

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102

In the reaction, 8Al + 3F e _ 3 O _ 4 → 4A l _ 2 O _ 3 + 9Fe, the number of electrons transferred from reductant to oxidant is

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103

Which of the group element does not form M(III) iodide?

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104

2RCl+Si → _ 570K ^ Cupowder R _ 2 SiCl _ 2 H _ 2 O → R _ 2 Si(OH) _ 2 Polymerisation → (A),(A)

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SiC l _ 4 H _ 2 O → (A) Heat → (B) N a _ 2 C O _ 3 → _ Heat (C), The compound ( C ) is

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106

An inorganic compound (A) made of two most occurring elements in the earth’s crust and it is used in building construction when made to react with carbon forms a poisonous gas (B)

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107

Which of the following is the correct order of stability of allotropes of carbon ?

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108

In the Hoop’s process for refining of aluminum, the fused materials form three different layers and they remain separated during electrolysis also. This is because

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Pyroxenes are class of silicate minerals, which exhibit a polymeric chain structure, as shown below Its simplest repeating unit is

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110

BaTi [ Si _ 3 O _ 9 ] is a class of

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111

The incorrect statement regarding above reactions is

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112

Alumino-thermite process is used for the extraction of metals, whose oxides are

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113

Match list I with list II and select this correct answer using the codes given below the lists. & List I (Type of glass) & List II (Property/use) ( p ) Borosilicate glass 1. Very

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114

Certain organic compound on combustion produces three gaseous oxides A, B and C. A and C turned lime water milky, B turned anhydrous CuS O _ 4 blue and C turned K _ 2 C r _ 2 O _

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115

Which types of bonds is/are present in diborane ( B _ 2 H _ 6 )?

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116

Which is best method for leaching of bauxite ore of aluminium,& containing impurities of iron oxide?

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117

Total number of boron atoms in anionic part of borax which is/are sp ^ 3 hybridised?

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118

In borax number of B - O - B bonds are X and number of boron atoms are Y. Then X+Y is

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119

Which of the following set is having correct statements here regarding both B and Al? 1. They combine with nitrogen to form nitrides 2. They react with HCl to form chlorides 3.

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120

The C - C bond length is maximum in:

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