Chemistry

The p-Block Elements.

Question:

Nitrogen exists as diatomic molecule and phosphorus as P4. Why?

Answer:

Nitrogen exists as a diatomic molecule having a triple bond between the two N-atoms, This is due its small size that it forms pÏ€-pÏ€ multiple bonds with itself and with carbon /oxygen as well. On the other hand, phosphorus due to its larger size does not form multiple pÏ€-pÏ€ bonds with itself. It prefers to form P – P single bonds and hence it exists as tetrahedral P4 molecule.

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The p-Block Elements.

Q 1.

Complete the following reactions:
(i)C2H2  + O2 -> (ii) 4Al + 3 O2 ->

Q 2.

Assertion (A): HNO3 makes from passive.
Reason (R): HNO3 forms a protective layer of ferric nitrate on the surface of iron.

Q 3.

Why does NH3 form hydrogen bond but PH3 does not?

Q 4.

Explain why NH3 is basic while BiH3 is only feebly basic.

Q 5.

Justify the placement of O, S, Se, Te and Po in the same group’of the periodic table in terms of electronic configuration, oxidation state and hydride formation.

Q 6.

In the ring test of NO3 ion.Fe2+ion reduces nitrate ion to nitric oxide, which combines with Fe2+  (aq.) ion to form brown complex. Write the reactions involved in the formation of brown ring.

Q 7.

Assertion (A): HI cannot be prepared by the reaction of KI with concentrated H2SO4.
Reason (R): HI has lowest H – X bond strength among halogen acids.

Q 8.

 Why are pentahalides more covalent than trihalidcs?

Q 9.

What is the basicity of H3PO4?

Q 10.

Why is ICI more reactive than l2?

Q 11.

 How is nitrogen prepared in the laboratory? Write the chemical equations of the reactions . involved.

Q 12.

How is ammonia manufactured industrially?

Q 13.

Give the formula and describe the structure of a noble gas species which is isostructural with: (i) ICI4 (ii) IBr2 (iii) Br03

Q 14.

Can PCl5 act as an oxidising as well as a reducing agent Justify.

Q 15.

With what neutral molecule is CIO isoelectronic? Is that molecule a Lewis base?

Q 16.

Write the structure of pyrophosphoric acid.

Q 17.

SF6 is known but SCl6 is not. Why?

Q 18.

Nitric acid forms an oxide of nitrogen on reaction with P4O10. Write the reaction involved. Also write the resonating structures of the oxide of nitrogen formed.

Q 19.

PCl5 reacts with finely divided silver on heating and a white silver salt is obtained, which dissolves on adding excess aqueous NH3 solution. Write the reactions involved to explain what happens.

Q 20.

 Why is N2 less reactive at room temperature?

Q 21.

How does ammonia react with a solution of Cu2+?

Q 22.

 What happens when H3PO4 is heated?

Q 23.

Why is H2O a liquid and H2S a gas?

Q 24.

. Nitrogen exists as diatomic molecule and phosphorus as P4. Why?

Q 25.

 Why does nitrogen show catenation properties less than phosphorus ? (C.B.S.E. Foreign 2009)

Q 26.

Which aerosols deplete ozone?

Q 27.

 Write balanced equations for the following:
(i) NaCl is heated witlrsulphuric acid in the presence of MnO2
(ii) Chlorine gas is passed into a solution of Nal in water.

Q 28.

How are xenon fluorides XeF2, XeF4 and XeFobtained?

Q 29.

What is the basicity of H3PO4?

Q 30.

Write the order of thermal stability of the – hydrides of Group 16 elements.

Q 31.

Comment on the nature of two S-O bonds formed in S02 molecule. Are the two S-O bonds in this molecule equal ?

Q 32.

How is the presence of SO2 detected ?

Q 33.

Why does NH3 form hydrogen bond but PH3 does not?

Q 34.

Give the resonating structures of N02 and N2O5.

Q 35.

Why does R3P = O exist but R3N = O does not (R = alkyl group)?

Q 36.

Why does nitrogen show catenation properties less than phosphorus?

Q 37.

Knowing the electron gain enthalpy values of O—>O and O—>O2- as -141 and 702 kJ mol-1 respectively, how can you account for [he formation of a large number of oxides having O2- species and not O?

Q 38.

How is SO2 an air pollutant?

Q 39.

Why are halogens coloured?

Q 40.

Write balanced equations for the following:
(i) NaCl is heated witlrsulphuric acid in the presence of MnO2
(ii) Chlorine gas is passed into a solution of Nal in water.

Q 41.

Which one of the following does not exist ?
(i)XeOF4 (ii)NeF2
(iii)XeF4 (iv)XeF6

Q 42.

Give the formula and describe the structure of a noble gas species which is isostructural with:  (i) ICI4 (ii) IBr2 (iii) Br03

Q 43.

Why do noble gases have comparatively large atomic sizes?

Q 44.

List the uses of neoirand argon gases.

Q 45.

On addition of cone. H2SO4 to a chloride salt, colourless fumes are evolved but in case of iodide salt, violet fumes come out. This is because
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Q 46.

In qualitative analysis when H2S is passed through an aqueous solution of salt acidified with dil. HCl, a black precipitate is obtained. On boiling the precipitate with dil. HNO3, it forms a solution of blue colour. Addition of excess of aqueous solution of ammonia to this solution gives
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Q 47.

In a cyclotrimeta phosphoric acid molecule, how many single and double bonds are present? .
(a) 3 double bonds; 9 single bonds
(b) 6 double bonds; 6 single bonds
(c) 3 double bonds; 12 single bonds
(d) Zero double bonds; 12 single bonds

Q 48.

Which of the following pairs of ions are isoelectronic and isostructural?
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Q 49.

Bond dissociation enthalpy of E – H (E = element) bonds is given below. Which of the compounds will act as strongest reducing agent?
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Q 50.

On heating with concentrated NaOH solution in an inert atmosphere of CO2, white phosphorus gives a gas. Which of the following statement is incorrect about the gas?
(a) It is highly poisonous and has smell like rotten fish.
(b) Its solution in water decomposes in the presence of light.
(c) It is more basic than NH3  
(d) It is less basic than NH3