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Subjective

$\mathrm{PCl}_5$ reacts with finely divided silver on heating and a white silver salt is obtained, which dissolves on adding excess aqueous $\mathrm{NH}_3$ solution. Write the reactions involved to explain what happens.

Explanation

$\mathrm{PCl}_5$ on reaction with finely divided silver produced silver halide.

$$\mathrm{PCl}_5+2 \mathrm{Ag} \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{AgCl}+\mathrm{PCl}_3$$

AgCl on further reaction with aqueous ammonia solution produces a soluble complex of $\left[\mathrm{Ag}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_2\right]^{+} \mathrm{Cl}^{-}$

$\mathrm{AgCl}+2 \mathrm{NH}_3(a q) \longrightarrow \underset{\text { Soluble complex }}{\left[\mathrm{Ag}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_2\right]^{+}} \mathrm{Cl^-}$

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Subjective

Phosphorus forms a number of oxoacids. Out of these oxoacids, phosphinic acid has strong reducing property. Write its structure and also write a reaction showing its reducing behaviour.

Explanation

Among various forms of oxoacids, phosphinic acid has stronger reducing property.

Reaction showing reducing behaviour of phosphinic acid is as follows

$$4 \mathrm{AgNO}_3+2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}+\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{PO}_2 \longrightarrow 4 \mathrm{Ag} \downarrow+4 \mathrm{HNO}_3+\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{PO}_4$$

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MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

Match the compounds given in Column I with the hybridisation and shape given in Column II and mark the correct option.

Column I Column II
A. $\mathrm{XeF_6}$ 1. $sp^3d^3$-distorted octahedral
B. $\mathrm{XeO_3}$ 2. $sp^3d^2$-square planar
C. $\mathrm{XeOF_4}$ 3. $sp^3$-pyramidal
D. $\mathrm{XeF_4}$ 4. $sp^3d^2$-square pyramidal

A
A - 1, B - 3, C - 4, D - 2
B
A - 1, B - 2, C - 4, D - 3
C
A - 4, B - 3, C - 1, D - 2
D
A - 4, B - 1, C - 2, D - 3
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MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

Match the formulas of oxides given in Column I with the type of oxide given in Column II and mark the correct option.

Column I Column II
A. $\mathrm{Pb_3O_4}$ 1. Neutral oxide
B. $\mathrm{N_2O}$ 2. Acidic oxide
C. $\mathrm{Mn_2O_7}$ 3. Basic oxide
D. $\mathrm{Bi_2O_3}$ 4. Mixed oxide

A
A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4
B
A - 4, B - 1, C - 2, D - 3
C
A - 3, B - 2, C - 4, D - 1
D
A - 4, B - 3, C - 1, D - 2
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MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

Match the items of Columns I and II and mark the correct option.

Column I Column II
A. $\mathrm{H_2SO_4}$ 1. Highest electron gain enthalpy
B. $\mathrm{CCl_3NO_2O}$ 2. Chalcogen
C. $\mathrm{Cl_2}$ 3. Tear gas
D. Sulphur 4. Storage batteries

A
A - 4, B - 3, C - 1, D - 2
B
A - 3, B - 4, C - 1, D - 2
C
A - 4, B - 1, C - 2, D - 3
D
A - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 4