Which of the following molecules have the same number of lone pairs of electrons on the central Xe atom?
(i) XeO₃
(ii) XeOF₄
(iii) XeF₆
1. (i) and (ii) only
2. (i) and (iii) only
3. (ii) and (iii) only
4. (i), (ii), and (iii) only
In diborane, the two H-B-H angles are nearly-
1.
2.
3.
4.
A compound "X", upon reaction with H2O, produces a colourless gas "Y" with a rotten fish smell. Gas 'Y' is absorbed in a solution of CuSO4 to give Cu3P2 as one of the products. The compound 'X' will be:
1. Ca3P2
2.
3.
4. Ca3(PO4)2
Aluminium chloride in acidified aqueous solution forms a complex 'A'.
The formula of A and hybridisation state of Al in 'A' is respectively:
1. [Al(H2O)6]3+, sp3d2
2. [Al(H2O)4]3+, sp3
3. [Al(H2O)4]3+, dsp2
4. [Al(H2O)]3+, d2sp3
Which of the following hydrides has the lowest pKa value?
1. H2O
2. H2S
3. H2Se
4. H2Te
Which of the following statements regarding the stability of lead and tin compounds is incorrect?
1. is more stable than
2. is less stable than but is more stable than
3. is less stable than
4. Pb(II) is a good reducing agent while Sn(II) is not
Which of the following orders is incorrect for the given properties of halogens?
| 1. | F2 > Cl2 > Br2 > I2 | Oxidising power |
| 2. | F < Cl > Br > I | Electron gain enthalpy |
| 3. | F2 > Cl2 > Br2 > I2 | Bond dissociation energy |
| 4. | F> Cl > Br > I | Electronegativity |
is -
1. A Monobasic acid and a weak Lewis acid.
2. A Monobasic and a weak Bronsted acid..
3. A Monobasic and a strong Lewis acid.
4. A Tribasic and a weak Bronsted acid.
The correct structure of tribromo octoxide is:
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Which of the following statements about PCl₅ is incorrect?
| 1. | PCl5 molecule is non-reactive. |
| 2. | Three equatorial P-Cl bonds make an angle of 120° with each other. |
| 3. | Two axial P-Cl bonds make an angle of 180° with each other. |
| 4. | Axial P-Cl bonds are longer than equatorial P-Cl bonds. |