Chemistry

The p-Block Elements.

Question:

 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 the formation of a large number of oxides having O2- species and not O–?

Answer:

 Let us consider the reaction of oxygen with monopositve metal, we can have two compounds. MO(O in -1 state) and M2O (O in -2 state). The energy required for formation of O-2 is compensated by increased coulombic attraction between M+ and O-2. Coulombic force of attraction, FA is proportional to product of charges on ions i.e.
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where q1 and q2 are charges on ions and r is distance between ions. Same logic can be applied if metal is dispositive.

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The p-Block Elements.

Q 1.

How is O3 estimated quantitatively?

Q 2.

Assertion (A): Both rhombic and monoclinic sulphur exist as S8 but oxygen exists as OÏ€.
Reason (R): Oxygen forms pπ-pπ multiple bond due to small size and small bond length but pπ-pπ bonding is not possible in sulphur.

Q 3.

Give two examples to show the anomalous behaviour of fluorine.

Q 4.

In the preparation of H2S06 by contact process, why is S03 not absorbed directly in water to form H2S04?

Q 5.

Write the structure of pyrophosphoric acid.

Q 6.

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

Q 7.

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

Q 8.

Assertion (A): NaCl reacts with concentrated H2SO4  to give colourless fumes with pungent smell. But on adding MnO2  the fumes become greenish yellow.
Reason (R): MnO2 oxidises HCl to chlorine gas which is greenish yellow.

Q 9.

 What is the covalence of nitrogen in N2O5 ?

Q 10.

Why has it been difficult to study the chemistry of radon?

Q 11.

 Why does R3P=0 exist but R3N=0 does not (R is an alkyl group) ?

Q 12.

Why are halogens coloured?

Q 13.

 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 14.

Why are pentahalides more covalent than trihalidcs ?

Q 15.

Why is BiH3 the strongest reducing agent amongst all the hydrides of Group 15 elements?

Q 16.

List the uses of neoirand argon gases.

Q 17.

Which of the following pairs of ions are isoelectronic and isostructural?
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Q 18.

Which of the following is correct for P4 molecule of white phosphorus?
(a) It has 6 lone pairs of electrons (b) It has six P – P single bonds
(c) It has three P – P single bonds (d) It has four lone pairs of electrons,

Q 19.

Which of the following statements are true?
(a) Only type of interactions between particles of noble gases are due to weak dispersion forces.
(b) Ionisation enthalpy of.molecular oxygen is very close to that of xenon.
(c) Hydrolysis of XeF6 is a redox reaction.
(d) Xenon fluorides are not reactive.

Q 20.

Write a balanced chemical equation, for the reaction showing catalytic oxidation of NH3 by atmospheric oxygen.

Q 21.

Phosphorus has three allotropic fonns —(i) white phosphorus (ii) red phosphorus and (iii) black phosphorus. Write the difference between white and red phosphorus on the basis of their structure and reactivity.

Q 22.

Match the formulas of oxides given in Column I with the type of oxide given in Column II and mark the correct option.
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Q 23.

Match the items of Column I and Column II and mark the correct option.
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Q 24.

 Why is BiH3 the strongest reducing agent amongst all the hydrides of group 15 elements? (C.B.S.E. 2013)

Q 25.

 What happens when PCl5 is heated?

Q 26.

Why is H2O a liquid and H2S a gas?

Q 27.

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

Q 28.

Considering the parameters such as bond dissociation enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy and hydration enthalpy, compare the oxidising powers of F2 and Cl2.

Q 29.

Give the reason for bleaching action of Cl2.

Q 30.

Why is ICI more reactive than l2?

Q 31.

How is ammonia manufactured industrially?

Q 32.

Give the resonating structures of N02 and N2O5.

Q 33.

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

Q 34.

Write the reactions of F2 and Cl2 with water.

Q 35.

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

Q 36.

What is the covalence of nitrogen in N2O5 ?

Q 37.

What is the basicity of H3PO4?

Q 38.

What happens when H3PO4 is heated?

Q 39.

Which of the following does not react with oxygen directly?  Zn, Ti, Pt, Fe

Q 40.

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

Q 41.

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

Q 42.

Mention three areas in which H2SO4 plays an important role.

Q 43.

Discuss the trends in chemical reactivity of group 15 elements.

Q 44.

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

Q 45.

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

Q 46.

Explain why fluorine forms only one oxoacid, HOF.

Q 47.

Explain why inspite of nearly the same electronegativity, nitrogen forms hydrogen bonding while chlorine does not.

Q 48.

Why are halogens coloured?

Q 49.

What are the oxidation states of phosphorus in  the following: –
(i) H3PO3 (ii)PCl3
(iii) Ca3P2(iv)Na3PO4
(v) POF3

Q 50.

How are XeO3  and XeOF4prepared?