Borax bead test is responded by:
1. Divalent metals
2. Heavy metals
3. Light metals
4. Metal which forms coloured metaborates
Which of the following statements regarding germanium compounds is incorrect?
1. is amphoteric
2. is more stable than
3. is weakly acidic
4. GeCl4 + 2HCl ⇄ H2[GeCl6]
The correct statement regarding polymeric silicon dioxide is :
| 1. | Each silicon atom is surrounded by four oxygen atoms and each oxygen atom is bonded to two silicon atoms. |
| 2. | Each silicon atom is surrounded by two oxygen atoms and each oxygen atom is bonded to two silicon atoms. |
| 3. | Silicon atom is bonded to two oxygen atoms. |
| 4. | These are double bonds between silicon and oxygen atoms. |
Which of the following correctly describes behavior of Sn²⁺ and Pb⁴⁺?
| 1. | Sn2+ is an oxidizing agent while Pb4+ is a reducing agent. |
| 2. | Sn2+ and Pb2+ both are oxidizing agents. |
| 3. | Sn4+ is a reducing agent while Pb4+ is an oxidizing agent. |
| 4. | Sn2+ is a reducing agent while Pb4+ is an oxidizing agent. |
Select the correct order of atomic radii for the elements of Group 13.
1. B < Al < In < Ga < Tl
2. B < Al < Ga < In < Tl
3. B < Ga < Al < Tl < In
4. B < Ga < Al < In < Tl
The stability of the +1 oxidation state increases in the sequence:
1. Al <Ga<In<Tl
2. Tl<In<Ga<Al
3. In<Tl<Ga<Al
4. Ga<In<Al<Tl
Aluminium becomes passive in nitric acid because it-
1. Is a noble metal
2. Forms a thin film of oxide
3. Has a positive reduction potential
4. None of the above
on hydrolysis gives -
1.
2.
3.
4.
Compound (A) is -
| 1. | A linear silicone | 2. | A chlorosilane |
| 3. | A linear silane | 4. | A network silane |
Which of the following statements regarding the relative stability of tin and lead compounds is incorrect?
1. PbX₂ is generally more stable than PbX₄.
2. PbCl₄ is less stable than SnCl₄, whereas PbCl₂ is more stable than SnCl₂.
3. PbCl₄ is less stable than SnCl₄.
4. Pb(II) is a good reducing agent, whereas Sn(II) is not.