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1

On addition of conc. $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$ to a chloride salt, colourless fumes are evolved but in case of iodide salt, violet fumes come out. This is because

2

In qualitative analysis when $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}$ is passed through an aqueous solution of salt acidified with dil. HCl , a black precipitate is obtained. On boiling the precipitate with dil. $\mathrm{HNO}_3$, it forms a solution of blue colour. Addition of excess of aqueous solution of ammonia to this solution gives ............. .

3

In a cyclotrimetaphosphoric acid molecule, how many single and double bonds are present?

4

Which of the following elements can be involved in $p \pi-d \pi$ bonding?

5

Which of the following pairs of ions are isoelectronic and isostructural?

6

Affinity for hydrogen decreases in the group from fluorine to iodine. Which of the halogen acids should have highest bond dissociation enthalpy?

7

Bond dissociation enthalpy of $\mathrm{E}-\mathrm{H}$ ( $\mathrm{E}=$ element) bonds is given below. Which of the compounds will act as strongest reducing agent?

Compound $\mathrm{NH_3}$ $\mathrm{PH_3}$ $\mathrm{AsH_3}$ $\mathrm{SbH_3}$
$\Delta_{\text {diss }}(E-H) / \mathrm{kJ} \mathrm{mol}^{-1}$
389 322 297 255

8

On heating with concentrated NaOH solution in an inert atmosphere of $\mathrm{CO}_2$, white phosphorus gives a gas. Which of the following statement is incorrect about the gas?

9

Which of the following acids forms three series of salts?

10

Strong reducing behaviour of $\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{PO}_2$ is due to

11
 

On heating lead nitrate forms oxides of nitrogen and lead. The oxides formed are ............. .

12

Which of the following elements does not show allotropy?

13

Maximum covalency of nitrogen is ............ .

14

Which of the following statements is wrong?

15

A brown ring is formed in the ring test for $\mathrm{NO}_3^{-}$ion. It is due to the formation of

16

Elements of group- 15 form compounds in +5 oxidation state. However, bismuth forms only one well characterised compound in +5 oxidation state. The compound is

17

On heating ammonium dichromate and barium azide separately we get

18

In the preparation of $\mathrm{HNO}_3$, we get NO gas by catalytic oxidation of ammonia. The moles of NO produced by the oxidation of two moles of $\mathrm{NH}_3$ will be ............ .

19

The oxidation state of central atom in the anion of compound $\mathrm{NaH}_2 \mathrm{PO}_2$ will be ........... .

20

Which of the following is not tetrahedral in shape?

21

Which of the following are peroxoacids of sulphur?

22

Hot conc. $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$ acts as moderately strong oxidising agent. It oxidises both metals and non-metals. Which of the following element is oxidised by conc. $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$ into two gaseous products?

23

A black compound of manganese reacts with a halogen acid to give greenish yellow gas. When excess of this gas reacts with $\mathrm{NH}_3$ an unstable trihalide is formed. In this process the oxidation state of nitrogen changes from ............ .

24

In the preparation of compounds of Xe , Bartlett had taken $\mathrm{O}_2^{+} \mathrm{~Pt~F}_6^{-}$ as a base compound. This is because

25

In solid state $\mathrm{PCl}_5$ is a ........... .

26

Reduction potentials of some ions are given below. Arrange them in decreasing order of oxidising power.

Ion $\mathrm{
CIO_4^-}$
$\mathrm{IO_4^-}$` $\mathrm{BrO_4^-}$
Reduction potential $E^-/\mathrm{V}$ $E^o=1.19\mathrm{~V}$ $E^s=1.65\mathrm{~V}$ $E^s=1.74\mathrm{~V}$

27

Which of the following is isoelectronic pair?

59

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

60

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

61

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

62

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

Column I Column II
A. $\mathrm{SF_4}$ 1. Tetrahedral
B. $\mathrm{BrF_3}$ 2. Pyramidal
C. $\mathrm{BrO_3^-}$ 3. Sea-saw shaped
D. $\mathrm{NH_4^+}$ 4. Bent T-shaped

63

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

Column I Column II
A. Its partial hydrolysis does not change oxidation state of central atom. 1. He
B. It is used in modern diving apparatus. 2. XeF$_6$
C. It is used to provide inert atmosphere for filling electrical bulbs. 3. XeF$_4$
D. Its central atom is in $sp^3 d^2$ hybridisation. 4. Ar

64

Assertion (A) $\mathrm{N}_2$ is less reactive than $\mathrm{P}_4$.

Reason (R) Nitrogen has more electron gain enthalpy than phosphorus.

65

Assertion (A) $\mathrm{HNO}_3$ makes iron passive.

Reason (R) $\mathrm{HNO}_3$ forms a protective layer of ferric nitrate on the surface of iron.

66

Assertion (A) HI cannot be prepared by the reaction of KI with concentrated $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$.

Reason $(\mathrm{R}) \mathrm{HI}$ has lowest $\mathrm{H}-\mathrm{X}$ bond strength among halogen acids.

67

Assertion (A) Both rhombic and monoclinic sulphur exist as $S_8$ but oxygen exists as $\mathrm{O}_2$.

Reason (R) 0xygen forms $p \pi$ - $p \pi$ multiple bond due to small size and small bond length but $p \pi-p \pi$ bonding is not possible in sulphur.

68

Assertion (A) NaCl reacts with concentrated $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$ to give colourless fumes with pungent smell. But on adding $\mathrm{MnO}_2$ the fumes become greenish yellow.

Reason $(\mathrm{R}) \mathrm{MnO}_2$ oxidises HCl to chlorine gas which is greenish yellow.

69

Assertion (A) $\mathrm{SF}_6$ cannot be hydrolysed but $\mathrm{SF}_4$ can be.

Reason (R) Six F-atoms in $\mathrm{SF}_6$ prevent the attack of $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$ on sulphur atom of $\mathrm{SF}_6$.

MCQ Multiple Correct
Subjective
38

In the preparation of $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$ by Contact process, why is $\mathrm{SO}_3$ not absorbed directly in water to form $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$ ?

39

Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction showing catalytic oxidation of $\mathrm{NH}_3$ by atmospheric oxygen.

40

Write the structure of pyrophosphoric acid.

41

$\mathrm{PH}_3$ forms bubbles when passed slowly in water but $\mathrm{NH}_3$ dissolves. Explain why?

42

In $\mathrm{PCl}_5$, phosphorus is in $\mathrm{sp}^3 \mathrm{d}$ hybridised state but all its five bonds are not equivalent. Justify your answer with reason.

43

Why is nitric oxide paramagnetic in gaseous state but the solid obtained on cooling it is diamagnetic?

44

Give one reason to explain why $\mathrm{ClF}_3$ exists but $\mathrm{FCl}_3$ does not exist?

45

Out of $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$ and $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{S}$, which one has higher bond angle and why?

46

$\mathrm{SF}_6$ is known but $\mathrm{SCl}_6$ is not. Why?

47

On reaction with $\mathrm{Cl}_2$, phosphorus forms two types of halides ' A ' and ' B '. Halide ' $A$ ' is yellowish-white powder but halide ' $B$ ' is colourless oily liquid. Identify A and B and write the formulae of their hydrolysis products.

48

In the ring test of $\mathrm{NO}_3^{-}$ion, $\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}$ ion reduces nitrate ion to nitric oxide, which combines with $\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}(\mathrm{aq})$ ion to form brown complex. Write the reactions involved in the formation of brown ring.

49

Explain why the stability of oxoacids of chlorine increases in the order given below.

$$\mathrm{HClO}<\mathrm{HClO}_2<\mathrm{HClO}_3<\mathrm{HClO}_4$$

50

Explain why ozone is thermodynamically less stable than oxygen?

51

$\mathrm{P}_4 \mathrm{O}_6$ reacts with water according to equation $\mathrm{P}_4 \mathrm{O}_6+6 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} \longrightarrow 4 \mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{PO}_3$. Calculate the volume of 0.1 M NaOH solution required to neutralise the acid formed by dissolving 1.1 g of $\mathrm{P}_4 \mathrm{O}_6$ in $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$.

52

White phosphorus reacts with chlorine and the product hydrolyses in the presence of water. Calculate the mass of HCl obtained by the hydrolysis of the product formed by the reaction of 62 g of white phosphorus with chlorine in the presence of water.

53

Name three oxoacids of nitrogen. Write the disproportionation reaction of that oxoacid of nitrogen in which nitrogen is in +3 oxidation state.

54

Nitric acid forms an oxide of nitrogen on reaction with $\mathrm{P}_4 \mathrm{O}_{10}$. Write the reaction involved. Also write the resonating structures of the oxide of nitrogen formed.

55

(i) white phosphorus (ii) red phosphorus and (iii) black phosphorus. Write the difference between white red and black phosphorus on the basis of their structure and reactivity.

Phosphorus has three allotropic forms -

56

Give an example to show the effect of concentration of nitric acid on the formation of oxidation product.

57

$\mathrm{PCl}_5$ 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.

58

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.

70

An amorphous solid " $A$ " burns in air to form a gas " $B$ " which turns lime water milky. The gas is also produced as a by-product during roasting of sulphide ore. This gas decolourises acidified aqueous $\mathrm{KMnO}_4$ solution and reduces $\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}$ to $\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}$. Identify the solid " A " and the gas " B " and write the reactions involved.

71

On heating lead (II) nitrate gives a brown gas " $A$ ". The gas " $A$ " on cooling changes to colourless solid " $B$ ". Solid " $B$ " on heating with NO changes to a blue solid ' $C$ '. Identify ' $A$ ', ' $B$ ' and ' $C$ ' and also write reactions involved and draw the structures of ' $B$ ' and ' $C$ '.

72

On heating compound (A) gives a gas (B) which is a constituent of air. This gas when treated with 3 moles of hydrogen $\left(\mathrm{H}_2\right)$ in the presence of a catalyst gives another gas (C) which is basic in nature. Gas $C$ on further oxidation in moist condition gives a compound (D) which is a part of acid rain. Identify compounds (A) to (D) and also give necessary equations of all the steps involved.