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The P-Block Elements (XII)

18 NEET Chemistry previous year questions on The P-Block Elements (XII) — options free on every question; 2 include the answer & explanation free, the rest unlock with PYQ Pass.

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A group 15 element forms bond with transition metals. It also forms hydride, which is a strongest base among the hydrides of other group members that form bond. The atomic number of the element is _______ [JEE Main 2025, 28 Jan (Shift 2)]
a13
b14
c15
d16
✓ Correct answer: c) 15
ExplanationPhosphorus forms bonds with transition metals and has a hydride that is a stronger base compared to other group 15 hydrides that form bond like .
Q2 FREE PREVIEW
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Identify the incorrect statement

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a

\(PEt _3\) and \(AsPh _3\) as ligands can form \(d \pi- d \pi\) bond with transition metals.

b

The \(N - N\) single bond is as strong as the \(P - P\) single bond.

c

Nitrogen has unique ability to form \(p \pi- p \pi\) multiple bonds with nitrogen, carbon and oxygen.

d

Nitrogen cannot form \(d \pi- p \pi\) bond as other heavier elements of its group.

✓ Correct answer: b)

The \(N - N\) single bond is as strong as the \(P - P\) single bond.

Explanation

The N–N single bond is generally weaker than the P–P single bond. The reason for this is:

Nitrogen has a small size, due to which lone pair–lone pair electron repulsion is greater, making the bond unstable.

On the other hand, phosphorus has a larger size, due to which the distance between the electrons is greater, and the bond is relatively more stable.

Q3
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Among Group 16 elements, which one does NOT show \(-2\) oxidation state?

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a

\(\mathrm{Po}\)

b

\(\mathrm{O}\)

c

\(\mathrm{Se}\)

d

\(\mathrm{Te}\)

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Q4
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Given below are two statements:

Statement I : The boiling point of hydrides of Group 16 elements follow the order \({\mathrm{H}}_{2}\mathrm{O}>{\mathrm{H}}_{2}\mathrm{Te}>{\mathrm{H}}_{2}\mathrm{Se}>{\mathrm{H}}_{2}\mathrm{S}\).

Statement II : On the basis of molecular mass, \({\mathrm{H}}_{2}\mathrm{O}\) is expected to have lower boiling point than the other members of the group but due to the presence of extensive H-bonding in \({\mathrm{H}}_{2}\mathrm{O}\), it has higher boiling point.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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a

Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

b

Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

c

Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

d

Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

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Q5
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Identify the incorrect statement from the following

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a

The acidic strength of \(HX ( X = F , Cl , Br\) and I) follows the order : \(HF > HCl > HBr >\) \(HI\).

b

Fluorine exhibits -1 oxidation state whereas other halogens exhibit \(+1,+3,+5\) and +7 oxidation states also.

c

The enthalpy of dissociation of \(F _2\) is smaller than that of \(Cl _2\).

d

Fluorine is stronger oxidising agent than chlorine.

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Q6
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Among Group 16 elements, which one does NOT show \(-2\) oxidation state?

a

\(PO\)

b

\(\mathrm{O}\)

c

\(\mathrm{Se}\)

d

\(\mathrm{Te}\)

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Q7
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Identify the incorrect statement from the following

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a

The acidic strength of \(HX ( X = F , Cl , Br\) and I) follows the order : \(HF > HCl > HBr >\) \(HI\).

b

Fluorine exhibits -1 oxidation state whereas other halogens exhibit \(+1,+3,+5\) and +7 oxidation states also.

c

The enthalpy of dissociation of \(F _2\) is smaller than that of \(Cl _2\).

d

Fluorine is stronger oxidising agent than chlorine.

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Q8
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Which of the following has the highest pπ − pπ bonding tendency ?

a

N

b

P

c

As

d

Sb

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Q9
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The incorrect statement is:

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a

\(F _2\) is a stronger oxidizing agent than \(Cl _2\) in aqueous solution

b

On hydrolysis, \(ClF\) forms \(HOCl\) and \(HF\).

c

\(Cl _2\) is more reactive than \(ClF\).

d

\(F _2\) is more reactive than \(ClF\).

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Q10
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Nitrogen is obtained by the thermal decomposition of:

a

\({\mathrm{NH}}_{4}{\mathrm{NO}}_{2}\)

b

\({\mathrm{NH}}_{4}{\mathrm{NO}}_{3}\)

c

\({\mathrm{AgNO}}_{3}\)

d

\(\mathrm{Pb}{({\mathrm{NO}}_{3})}_{2}\)

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Q11
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Statement-I: Acid strength increases in the order given as \( \mathrm{HF}<\mathrm{HCl}<\mathrm{HBr}<\mathrm{HI} \)

Statement II: As the size of the elements \( \mathrm{F}, \mathrm{Cl}, \mathrm{Br} \), I increases down the group, the bond strength of \( \mathrm{HF}, \mathrm{HCl}, \mathrm{HBr} \) and \( \mathrm{HI} \) decreases and so the acid strength increases.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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a

Both statement I and statement II are false

b

Statement I is correct but statement II is false

c

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true

d

Both statement I and statement II are true

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Q12
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Statement-I: Acid strength increases in the order given as
\( \mathrm{HF}<<\mathrm{HCl}<<\mathrm{HBr}<<\mathrm{HI} \).

Statement II: As the size of the elements \( \mathrm{F}, \mathrm{Cl}, \mathrm{Br} \), I increases down the group, the bond strength of \( \mathrm{HF}, \mathrm{HCl}, \mathrm{HBr} \) and \( \mathrm{HI} \) decreases and so the acid strength increases.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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a

Both statement I and statement II are false

b

Statement I is correct but statement II is false

c

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true

d

Both statement I and statement II are true

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Q13
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Given below are two statements:

Statement I : The boiling point of hydrides of Group 16 elements follow the order \({\mathrm{H}}_{2}\mathrm{O}>{\mathrm{H}}_{2}\mathrm{Te}>{\mathrm{H}}_{2}\mathrm{Se}>{\mathrm{H}}_{2}\mathrm{S}\).

Statement II : On the basis of molecular mass, \({\mathrm{H}}_{2}\mathrm{O}\) is expected to have lower boiling point than the other members of the group but due to the presence of extensive H-bonding in \({\mathrm{H}}_{2}\mathrm{O}\), it has higher boiling point.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

a

Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

b

Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

c

Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

d

Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

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Q14
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Among the following, the brown ring is due to the formation of

a

\(\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{NO})_2\left(\mathrm{SO}_4\right)_2\right]^{2-}\)

b

\(\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{NO})_2\left(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\right)_4\right]^{3+}\)

c

\(\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{(NO)}_4) \left(\mathrm{SO}_4\right)_2\right]\)

d

\(\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{NO})\left(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\right)_5\right]^{2+}\)

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Q15
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Hydrolysis of \({\mathrm{NCl}}_{3}\) gives \({\mathrm{NH}}_{3}\) and X .
Which of the following is X ?

a

\({\mathrm{HClO}}_{4}\)

b

\({\mathrm{HClO}}_{3}\)

c

\(\mathrm{HClO}\)

d

\({\mathrm{HClO}}_{2}\)

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Q16
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In which of the following arrangements the given sequence is not strictly according to the property indicated against it ?

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a

\( \mathrm{HF}<\mathrm{HCl}<\mathrm{HBr}<\mathrm{HI} \); increasing acidic strength

b

\( \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}<\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}<\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{Se}<\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{Te} \); increasing \( p K_{a} \) values

c

\( \mathrm{NH}_{3}<\mathrm{PH}_{3}<\mathrm{AsH}_{3}<\mathrm{SbH}_{3} \); increasing acidic character

d

\( \mathrm{CO}_{2}<\mathrm{SiO}_{2}<\mathrm{SnO}_{2}<\mathrm{PbO}_{2} \); increasing oxidizing power

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Q17
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Which one of the following reactions does not come under hydrolysis type reaction?

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a

\(Li _3 N ( s )+3 H _2 O ( l ) \rightarrow NH _3( s )+3 LiOH ( aq )\)

b

\(2 F _2( g )+2 H _2 O ( l ) \rightarrow 4 HF ( aq )+ O _2( g )\)

c

\(P _4 O _{10}( s )+6 H _2 O ( l ) \rightarrow 4 H _3 PO _4( aq )\)

d

\(SiCl _4( l )+2 H _2 O ( l ) \rightarrow SiO _2( s )+4 HCl ( aq )\)

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Q18
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Noble gases are named because of their inertness towards reactivity. Identify an incorrect statement about them.

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a

Noble gases have very high melting and boiling points

b

Noble gases have weak dispersion forces

c

Noble gases have large positive values of electron gain enthalpy

d

Noble gases are sparingly soluble in water

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