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NEST2022Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)

The oxidation of sodium borohydride with iodine forms a colourless toxic gas X which catches fire spontaneously on exposure to air. X undergoes hydrolysis to yield a white crystalline solid Y . The correct statement(s) about X and Y is/are

Options

  1. AThe oxidation state of the central atom in X and Y is +3 .
  2. BThe compound X has both terminal and bridging hydrogens.
  3. CThe compound Y forms a layered type structure through hydrogen bonding interaction.
  4. DThe compound X reacts with ammonia to form benzene.

Correct answer

C. The compound Y forms a layered type structure through hydrogen bonding interaction.

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