JEE Main2014Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)Actual
Which of these statements is not true ?
Options
- ALiAlH 4 is versatile reducing agent in organic synthesis.
- BNO + is isoelectronic with O 2
- CBoron is always covalent in its compounds
- DIn aqueous solution, the Tl + ion is much more stable than Tl (III)
Correct answer
B. NO + is isoelectronic with O 2
Step-by-step solution
(i) LiAlH 4 is a versatile reducing agent (ii) NO + (14 electrons), O 2 (16 electrons) not isoelectronic (iii) Tl + is more stable due to Inert pair effect (iv) Boron compounds are ionic as well B 2 O 3 + 2 NaOH → 2 NaBO 2 + H 2 O (Sodium meta Borate)