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
- AThe oxidation state of the central atom in X and Y is +3 .
- BThe compound X has both terminal and bridging hydrogens.
- CThe compound Y forms a layered type structure through hydrogen bonding interaction.
- 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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