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Phosphorus halides - class-XII

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A translucent white waxy solid (A) reacts with excess of chlorine to give a yellowish white powder (B). (B) reacts with organic compounds containing -OH group converting them into chloro derivatives. (B) on hydrolysis gives (C) and is finally converted to phosphoric acid. (A), (B) and (C) are?

  1. $P _{4}$,$PCl _{3}$,$H _{3}PO _{4}$

  2. $P _{4}$,$PCl _{5}$,$H _{3}PO _{3}$

  3. $P _{4}$,$PCl _{5}$,$POCl _{3}$

  4. $P _{4}$,$PCl _{3}$,$POCl _{3}$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A translucent white waxy solid (A) reacts with excess of chlorine to give a yellowish white powder (B). Here B is $PCl _5$.$PCl _5$ reacts with organic compounds containing -OH group converting them into chloro derivative $POCl _3. $.$PCl _5$ on hydrolysis gives (C).C is $POCl _3$ and is finally $POCl _3$ converted to phosphoric acid.

So  (A), (B) and (C) are $P _{4}$,$PCl _{5}$,$POCl _{3}$.

Hence option C is correct.

$\mathrm{P}\mathrm{Cl} _{3}$ is prepared by the action of $\mathrm{Cl} _{2}$ on :

  1. $ \mathrm{P} _{2}\mathrm{O} _{3}$

  2. $ \mathrm{P} _{2}\mathrm{O} _{5}$

  3. White $\mathrm{P}$

  4. $\mathrm{H} _{3}\mathrm{P}\mathrm{O} _{3}$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

White P is reactive due to strain.
$P _{4}+6Cl _{2}\ \to \ 4PCl _{3}$
(White P)

Which of the following exist as dimer :

  1. NO

  2. $NO _{2}$

  3. $P _{2}O _{3}$

  4. All


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All have dimer forms

$NO$ as $N _{2}O _{2}$

$NO _{2}$ as $N _{2}O _{4}$

$P _{2}O _{3}$ as $P _{4}O _{6}$

What is the oxidation state of Phosphorus in ${P}{Cl} _{3}$?

  1. ${+}{5}$

  2. ${+}{3}$

  3. ${+}{1}$

  4. ${-}{3}$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The oxidation state of ${P}$ in ${P}{Cl} _{3}$ is ${+3}$.
Each Chlorine atom has an oxidation number of ${-1}$. There are three chlorine atoms, hence the total oxidation number of the Chloride ions in ${-3}$. ${PCl} _{3}$ molecule is neutral. Hence the oxidation number of Phosphorus should be ${+3}$

What is the boiling point of ${PCl} _{3}$?

  1. ${-93.6}^{o}$ ${C}$

  2. ${169}^{o}$ ${C}$

  3. ${100}^{o}$ ${C}$

  4. ${76.1}^{o}$ ${C}$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The boiling point of ${PCl} _{3}$ is ${76.1}^{o}$ ${C}$

What is the hybridization of Phosphorus Trichloride?

  1. ${sp}^{3}$

  2. ${sp}^{2}$

  3. ${sp}$

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The hybridization of ${PCl} _{3}$ is ${sp}^{3}$. Phosphorus has five electrons in its outermost shell. Thus it forms three sigma bonds with three neighbouring Chlorine atoms. The remaining two electrons remain as a lone pair on Phosphorus atom. Thus these three sigma bonds and one lone pair, make this molecule ${sp}^{3}$ hybridized.

What kind of a molecule is ${P}{Cl} _{3}$?

  1. Ionic

  2. Polar covalent

  3. Non polar covalent

  4. none of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

$PCl _3$ is a polar covalent molecule. It is polar because chlorine atoms are more electronegative than phosphorus atom and hence the polartity of the molecule is towards Chlorine atoms.
It is covalent because, Phosphorus has ive electrons in its outermost shell. It requires three more to complete its octet. Each chlorine atom has seven electrons in their outermost shell, they all require one electron each to complete their octet. Thus both phosphorus and chlorine complete their octet by mutually sharing their electrons. Hence this molecule is polar covalent in nature.

What is produced as an impurity during the production of ${PCl} _{3}$:

  1. ${PCl} _{5}$

  2. ${POCl} _{3}$

  3. ${PSCl} _{3}$

  4. ${Cl} _{2}$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

During the indusrial preparation of ${PCl} _{3}$, ${PCl} _{5}$ or Phosphorus Pentachloride is produced as an impurity. The balanced equation can be written as-
${PCl} _{3}$ ${+}$ ${Cl} _{2}$ ${=}$ ${PCl} _{5}$
Thus this impurity formation can be stopped by continual removal of ${PCl} _{3}$ as it is formed.

Phosphorus trichloride, $PCl _3$, undergoes hydrolysis to produce an oxoacid. The formula of oxoacid is :

  1. $HPO _3$

  2. $H _3PO _3$

  3. $H _3PO _4$

  4. $H _3PO _2$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

$PCl _3$ on hydrolysis gives $HCl$ and $H _3PO _3$.

The reaction is:

$PCl _3 + 3H _2O \rightarrow H _3PO _3 + 3HCl$

Aqueous solution of PBr$ _{3}$ conducts electricity due to the presence of:

  1. $\mathrm{HOBr}$

  2. $\mathrm{HBr}$

  3. $\mathrm{H} _{3}\mathrm{P}\mathrm{O} _{4}$

  4. $\mathrm{H} _{2}\mathrm{O}$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

$PBr _{3}+3H _{2}O\ \to \ H _{3}PO _{4}+HBr$
HBr is covalent $H _{3}PO _{4}$ is ionic. Solution conducts electricity due to ions.
So aqueous solution of $PBr _{3}$ conducts electricity due to presence of $H _{3}PO _{4}$.

$P 4 + 6Cl _2\, \rightarrow$_______

  1. $2P _2Cl _2$

  2. $4PCl _3$

  3. $PCl _6$

  4. $P _2Cl _5$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The correct chemical equation is :

$P _4 + 6Cl _2 \rightarrow 4PCl _3$

$\mathrm{B}$ottle of $\mathrm{P}\mathrm{C}l _{3}$ is kept stoppered because it :

  1. explodes

  2. gets oxidized

  3. is volatalised

  4. reacts with moisture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Solution:-
$PCl _3+3H _2O\rightarrow H _3\ PO _3+3HCl$


$PCl _3$ reacts rapidly and exothermically with water to form phosphorus acid ,$H _3PO _3$ and $HCl$.

Option D is correct.

The products of the hydrolysis of $\mathrm{P}\mathrm{Cl} _{3}$ are :

  1. $\mathrm{H}\mathrm{Cl},\ \mathrm{H} _{3}\mathrm{P}\mathrm{O} _{4}$

  2. $\mathrm{H}\mathrm{Cl},\ \mathrm{H} _{3}\mathrm{P}\mathrm{O} _{3}$

  3. $\mathrm{Cl} _{2},\ \mathrm{H} _{3}\mathrm{P}\mathrm{O} _{3}$

  4. $\mathrm{H}\mathrm{Cl},\ \mathrm{P}\mathrm{O}\mathrm{Cl} _{3},\ \mathrm{H} _{3}\mathrm{P}\mathrm{O} _{4}$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Hydrolysis of $PCl _3$ gives:

$2PCl _3+6H _2O\rightarrow 2H _3PO _3+6H+$

$PCl _3+3H _2O\rightarrow H _3PO _3+3H+$

Option B is correct.

The products formed by the complete hydrolysis of $P{Cl} _{3}$ are:

  1. ${H} _{3}{PO} _{3}$ and $HCl$

  2. $PO{Cl} _{3}$ and $HCl$

  3. ${H} _{3}{PO} _{4}$ and $HCl$

  4. ${H} _{4}{P} _{2}{O} _{7}$ and $HCl$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The products formed by the complete hydrolysis of $PCl _3$ are as follow:
$PC{ l } _{ 3 }+3{ H } _{ 2 }O\rightarrow { H } _{ 3 }P{ O } _{ 3 }+3HCl$

${ H } _{ 3 }P{ O } _{ 3 }$ and $HCl$ are the products formed.

On hydrolysis, $PCI _3$ gives :

  1. $H _3PO _3$

  2. $H _3PO _4$

  3. $POCI _3$

  4. $HPO _3$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
$PCl _{3}$ on hydrolysis gives $HCl$ and $ H _{3}PO _{3}$

$PCl _{3}+ 3H _{2}O\rightarrow H _{3}PO _{3}+3HCl$

Phosphorus trichloride reacts violently with water forming phosphorous acid.

Option (A) is correct .

Choose the correct statement.

  1. White or yellow phosphorus is stored under water

  2. Ignition temperature of red phosphorus is low

  3. Black phosphorus is non crystalline in nature

  4. Phosphorus does not form hydrides


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Due to low ignition temperature of white phosphorus, it undergoes oxidation in presence of air which slowly raises its temperature and after a few moments it catches fire spontaneously. Due to this reason, it is stored under water. Ignition temperature ofred phosphorus is high Black phosphorus is crystalline in nature. Phosphorus forms a number of hydrides

What is the color of $ {P}{Cl} _{3} $ ?

  1. White

  2. Colorless

  3. Brown

  4. Bright yellow


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

${P}{Cl} _{3}$ is a colorless liquid or has a slight yellow color (but not bright yellow).

Is ${PCl} _{3}$ soluble in water?

  1. Not Soluble

  2. May be

  3. Partially soluble

  4. Soluble


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
like dissolve like. It means polar molecules dissolves in polar molecules and non-polar molecules.Molecules dissolves in non polar molecules $Water$ and $PCl _3$ both are polar molecules because of their shape and electronegative difference between $H$ and $O$ in water and $P$ and $Cl$ in $PCl _3$. Hence $PCl _3$ is solube in water.
$PCl _3$ dissolve in water to form phosphorous acid.
$PCl _3$ $+$ $3H _2O$  $\longrightarrow $   $H _3PO _3$ $+$ $3HCl$

What is the odor of $ {P}{Cl} _{3}$ ?

  1. Pungent

  2. Fishy

  3. Sweet

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phosphorus trichloride is prepared from phosphorus and chlorine. It has a pungent and irritating odour that is similar to that of hydrochloric acid.

What is the density of ${PCl} _{3}$?

  1. $2.0 g/cc$

  2. $2.g/cc$

  3. ${1.57g/cc}$

  4. $3.0g/cc$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The density of phosphorus trichloride is ${1.57}$ ${gm}{/}{cm}^{3}$

How is $ {P}{Cl} _{3} $ produced industrially?

  1. Reacting chlorine with white phosphorus

  2. Reacting chlorine with phosphorus acid

  3. Reacting chlorine with black phophorous

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Industrially Phosphorous trichloride is prepared by the reaction of Chlorine with a solution of white Phosphorous in phosphorous trichloride.
The reaction is given by:
$P _4$ $+$ $6Cl _2$ $\longrightarrow $ $4PCl _3$

What is the structure of phosphorus trichloride?

  1. Trigonal Pyramidal

  2. Trigonal Planar

  3. Tetrahedral

  4. Square Planar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In ${ PCl } _{ 3 }$, $P$ is ${ sp }^{ 3 }$ hybridized with a lone pair. This makes its structure trigonal pyramidal. So, the correct answer is option $A$.

What is the physical state of ${PCl} _{3}$ under normal condition?

  1. Solid

  2. Liquid

  3. Gaseous

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

${PCl} _{3}$ is liquid under normal conditions. ${PCl} _{3}$ is a covalent compound. Phosphorus and each of the chlorine atoms fulfil their octet by mutually sharing their valence electrons. In general, covalent compounds have weak bond energy and hence they form liquid.

Dehydrated phosphorus trichloride in water gives:

  1. $H _3PO _3$

  2. $H _3PO _4$

  3. $H _3PO _2$

  4. none


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dehydrated phosphorus trichloride in water gives phosphoric acid.

$PCl _3 + 3H _2O\rightarrow  H _3PO _3 + 3 HCl$

Hence option A is correct.

Which of the following is not correctly matched?

  1. $PCl _{5}$ - $sp^{3}d$ hybridisation.

  2. $PCl _{3}$ - $sp^3$ hybridisation.

  3. $PCl _{5}$ (solid) - $[PtCl _{4}]^{+}$+ $[PtCl _{6}]^{-}$.

  4. $PCl _{5}$ - brownish powder.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:


 Colour of $PCl _5$ is not brownish but a greenish yellow crystalline solid with an irritating odour.

Hence option D is correct.

On reaction with $Cl _{2}$, phosphorus forms two types of halides 'A' and 'B'. Halide 'A' is yellowish-white powder but halide 'B' is colourless oily liquid. What would be the hydrolysis products of 'A' and 'B' respectively?

  1. $H _{3}PO _{4}$,$H _{3}PO _{3}$

  2. $HOPO _{3}$, $H _{2}PO _{2}$

  3. $H _{3}PO _{3}$,$H _{3}PO _{4}$

  4. $HPO _{3}$,$H _{3}PO _{3}$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

$P+Cl _2\longrightarrow \underset {(B)}{PCl _3} +\underset {(A)}{PCl _5}$

$PCl _5+4H _2O\longrightarrow H _3PO _4+5HCl$
$PCl _3+3H _2O\longrightarrow H _3PO _3+3HCl$

In solid state $PCl _{5}$ is a :

  1. covalent solid

  2. octahedral structure

  3. ionic solid with $[PCl _{6}]^{+}$ octahedral and $[PCl _{4}]^{-}$ tetrahedral

  4. ionic solid with $[PCl _{4}]^{+}$ tetrahedral and $[PCl _{6}]^{-}$ octahedral


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In solid state $PCl _5$ tries  to exist as oppositely charged ions like

(1) $PCl _4^{+}$ and (2) $PCl _6^{-}$ as the ionic bonding enhances the crystalline nature .

also $PCl _4^{+}$  is tetrahedral , while $PCl _6^{-}$ is octahedral . these structure fit well into each other which gives more stability to solid structure .

Hence option D is correct.

Among the following, the number of compounds that can react with $PCl _{5}$ to give $POCl _{3}$ is: 


$O _{2},\ CO _{2},\ SO _{2},\ H _{2}O,\ H _{2}SO _{4},\ P _{4}O _{10}$

  1. 4

  2. 5

  3. 3

  4. 6


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

$PCl$ on reaction with these $4$ compounds produces $POCl _3$:


$PCl _5+SO _2\rightarrow POCl _3+SOCl _2$
$PCl _5+H _2O\rightarrow POCl _3+2HCl$
$PCl _5+H _2SO _4\rightarrow SO _2Cl _2+2POCl _3+2HCl$
$6PCl _5+P _4O _{10}\rightarrow 10POCl _3$.

The most powerful chlorinating agent is :

  1. $\mathrm{P}\mathrm{Cl} _{3}$

  2. $\mathrm{Cl} _{2}\mathrm{O}$

  3. $\mathrm{P}\mathrm{Cl} _{5}$

  4. $\mathrm{Cl}\mathrm{O} _{2}$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

$PCl _{5}$ readily dissociates into $PCl _{3}$ and chlorine gas and therefore acts as a good chlorinating agent.

Which of the following pentahalides does not exist?

  1. $\mathrm{P}\mathrm{F} _{5}$

  2. $\mathrm{P}\mathrm{Cl} _{5}$

  3. $\mathrm{P}\mathrm{B}\mathrm{r} _{5}$

  4. $\mathrm{PI} _{5}$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

SI is too big for small P.
SI atoms cannot fil around small P. So $PI _{s}$ does not exist.

With hot water P$ _{2}$O$ _{5}$ gives :

  1. H$ _{3}$PO$ _{3}$

  2. H$ _{3}$PO$ _{4}$

  3. H$ _{3}$PO$ _{2}$

  4. HPO$ _{3}$


Correct Option: B

Which acid is not formed by the action of water on phosphorus pentaoxide ?

  1. $ H P O _3 $

  2. $ H _4 P _2 O _7 $

  3. $ H _3 PO _4 $

  4. $ H _3 PO _3 $


Correct Option: C

The hybrid states of phosphorous atoms in $PCl _{5}$ and $PBr _{3}$ in gaseous phase are $sp^{3}d$. But in solid $PCl _{5}$, phosphorous shows $sp^{3}d^2$ hybrid state. While $P$ in $PBr$ is in $sp^{3}$ hybrid state. This is because :

  1. $PCl _{5}$ in solid form exists as $[PCl _{4}]^{+}[PCl _{6}]^{-}$

  2. $PBr _{5}$ in solid form exists as $[PCl _{4}]^{+}[PBr _{6}]^{-}$

  3. $PCl _{5}$ in solid form exists as $[PCl _{4}]^{+}Cl^{-}$

  4. $PBr _{5}$ in solid form exists as $[PBr _{4}]^{+}Br^{-}$


Correct Option: A,D
Explanation:
Both $PCl _{5}$ and $PBr _{5}$ have triagonal bipyramidal geometry this is not  a regular structure and is not very stable.

Therefore $PCl _{5}$ splits up into two more stable octahedral and tetrahedral  structures .

$PCl _{5}$ in solid form exists as $[PCl _{4}]^{+}[PCl _{6}]^{-}$. The hybridisation state of $P$ in $[PCl _{4}]^{+}$ and $[PCl _{6}]^{-}$ is 
$sp^3$ and $sp^3d^2$ respectively.

$PBr _{5}$ in solid form exists as $[PBr _{4}]^{+}Br^{-}$ and hybridisation state of $P$ in $[PBr _{4}]^{+}$ is $sp^3$ hybridised.

The metallic character of the element of IV A group _______________.

  1. Decreases from top to bottom

  2. Has no significance

  3. Does not change

  4. Increase from top to bottom


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Metallic character increases as you move down an element group in the periodic table.

Identify the correct statements.

  1. Calcium cyanamide on treatment with steam under pressure gives ${NH _3}$ and ${Ca CO _3}$

  2. ${PCl _5}$ is kept in well stopped bottle because it reacts readily with moisture

  3. Ammonium nitrite on heating gives ammonia and nitrous acid

  4. Cane sugar reacts with conc. ${H NO _3}$ to form oxalic acid


Correct Option: A,B,D
Explanation:

(A) Calcium cyanamide on treatment with steam under pressure gives ${NH _3}$ and ${Ca CO _3}$
 $\displaystyle CaCN _2+3H _2O \text { (steam)} \xrightarrow {\displaystyle \text {3 atm}} CaCO _3+ 2NH _3$
(B) ${PCl _5}$ is kept in well stopped bottle because it reacts readily with moisture
 $\displaystyle PCl _5+H _2O \rightarrow POCl _3+2HCl$
 $\displaystyle PCl _5+4H _2O \rightarrow H _3PO _4+5HCl$
(C) Ammonium nitrite on heating gives nitrogen and water.
 $\displaystyle NH _4NO _2 \rightarrow N _2  +2H _2O$
(D)Cane sugar reacts with conc. ${H NO _3}$ to form oxalic acid
 $\displaystyle C _{12}H _{22}O _{11}+36HNO _3 \rightarrow 6(COOH) _2+36NO _2+23H _2O$

Choose the correct options:

  1. PCl$ _5$ (solid) dissociates into PCl$ _4^+$ and PCl$ _6^-$.

  2. LiH reacts with AlH$ _3$ forming LiAlH$ _4$.

  3. $NH _3$ is protonated.

  4. $H _3PO _2$ on heated forms $PH _3$ and $H _3PO _3$.


Correct Option: A,B
Explanation:

PCl$ _5$ (solid) dissociates into PCl$ _4^+$ and PCl$ _6^-$. LiH reacts with AlH$ _3$ forming LiAlH$ _4$. These are facts. $NH _3$ is not protonated. On protonation, it forms $NH _4^+$ion. $H _3PO _2$ on heating does not form $PH _3$ and $H _3PO _3$.

In the given reaction $CI$  replaces one of the H-atoms in $CH _3CH _2OH$. This $H$ is of :


$PCI _5+C\underset{\overline{X}}{H _3}C\underset{\overline{Y}}{H _2}\underset{\overline{Z}}{OH} \longrightarrow$

  1. C (in X)

  2. C (in Y)

  3. O (in Z)

  4. any of X, Y and Z


Correct Option: C

The solid $PCl _5$ exists as :

  1. $PCl _3$

  2. $PCl _4^+$

  3. $PCl _6^-$

  4. $PCl _4^+$ and $PCl _6^-$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In solid state, $PCl _5$  prefers to exist as oppositely charged ions like $[PCl _4]^+$ & $[PCl _6]^-$ as the ionic bonding enhances the crystalline nature.

Also, $[PCl _4]^+$ is tetrahedral while $[PCl _6]^-$ is octahedral, these structures fit well into each other providing extra stability to the soild structure.

Solid crystalline $PCI _5$ has structure which of the following?

  1. Bi-pyramidal 

  2. Octahedral and tetrahedral ions

  3. Square-pyramidal 

  4. Pentagonal 


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In solid state, $PCl _5$ prefers to exist as oppositely charged ions like $[PCl _4]^+$ & $[PCl _6]^-$ as the ionic bonding enhances the crystalline nature. Also, $[PCl _4]^+$ is tetrahedral while $[PCl _6]^-$ is octahedral, these structures fit well into each other providing extra stability to the soild structure.

In crystalline state $PCl _5$ exists as :

  1. $[PCl _4]^+Cl^-$

  2. $[PCl _4]^+[PCl _6]^-$

  3. $[PCl _3]^{2+}+2Cl^-$

  4. $[PCl _6]^+[PCl _4]^-$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In solid state, $PCl _5$ prefers to exist as oppositely charged ions like $[PCl _4]^+ [PCl _6]^-$ as ionic bonding enhances the crystalline nature. Also, $[PCl _4]^+$ is tetrahedral while $[PCl _6^-]$ is octahedral. These structures fit well into each other providing extra stability to the solid structure.


Hence, the correct option is (B).

What is the hybridization state of cation part of solid $PCl _5$?

  1. $sp^3d^2$

  2. $sp^2$

  3. $sp^3$

  4. $sp^3d$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In solid state, $PCl _5$ prefers to exist as oppositely charged ions like $[PCl _4]^+ PCl _6^-$ as ionic bonding enhances the crystalline nature. Also, $[PCl _4]^+  = sp^3$ is tetrahedral while $[PCl _6^-]$ is octahedral. These structures fit well into each other providing extra stability to the soild structure.

Thus, solid $PCl _5$ exist as $[PCl _4]^+[PCl _6]^-$
The cationic part of $PCl _5$ is$[PCl _4]^+$.
In $PCl _4^+$, Phosphorous forms $4\ \sigma-bonds$. 
Hence, the hybridization is $sp^3$.

In presence of small amount of water, $PCl _5$ hydrolyzes to form :

  1. $PCl _3$

  2. POCl

  3. $POCl _3$

  4. $H _3PO _3$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In limited amount of water,
$PCl _5 (s)+H _2O (l)\rightarrow POCl _3(l) + 2HCl(aq)$
In large amount of water,
$PCl _5(s) +4H _2O(l)\rightarrow H _3PO _4+ 5HCl$

Hence, the correct option is (C).

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. Solid $PCl _5$ exists as tetrahedral $PCl^{+} _{4}$ and octahedral $PCl^{-} _{6}$ ions.

  2. Solid $PBr _5$ exists as $PBr^{+} _{4}Br^{-}$.

  3. Solid $N _2O _5$ exists as $NO^{-} _3$ and $NO^{+} _{2}$.

  4. Oxides of phosphorus $P _2O _3$ and $P _2O _5$ exist as monomers.


Correct Option: A,B,C
Explanation:

Solid $PCl _5$ exists as tetrahedral $PCl^{+} _{4}$ and octahedral  $PCl^{-} _{6}$ ions.
$2PCl _5 \rightleftharpoons [PCl _4]^+ (tetrahedral) + [PCl _6]^-(octahedral)$
Solid $PBr _5$ exists as $PBr^{+} _{4}Br^{-}$.
$PBr _5 \rightleftharpoons [PBr _4]^+(tetrahedral) Br^-$
Solid $N _2O _5$ exists as $NO^{-} _3$ and $NO^{+} _{2}$.
$N _2O _5 \rightleftharpoons NO^{-} _3 + NO^{+} _{2}$
Oxides of phosphorus $P _2O _3$ and $P _2O _5$ exist as dimers $P _4O _6$ and $P _4O _{10}$. 

All these are facts. Thus, the options A, B and C are correct and option D is incorrect.

$PCl _5$ exists as solid in the form of $[PCl _4]^{+} [PCl _6]^{-}$, and it is a non conductor of electricity.

  1. True 

  2. False

  3. Ambiguous

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In solid state, position of ions are fixed, and hence, cannot conduct electricity.

In the following reactions :
$(i) P{Cl} _{5}+{SO} _{2}\rightarrow A+B$
$(ii) A+MeCOOH\rightarrow C+{SO} _{2}+HCl$
$(iii) 2C+{Me} _{2}Cd\rightarrow 2D+CD{Cl} _{2}$ The compound (C) is:

  1. $Me-CH -Cl _2$

  2. $Me-CH _2 -Cl$

  3. $Me-\underset { \parallel \ O }{ C } -Cl$

  4. $Me-C -Cl _3$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

$(i) P{Cl} _{5}+{SO} _{2}\rightarrow SO{Cl} _{2} (A)+PO{cl} _{3} (B)$

(ii) $SO{Cl} _{2}+MeCOOH\rightarrow Me-\underset { \parallel \ O }{ C } -Cl (C)+{SO} _{2}+HCl\$

Action of $PCl _5$ on $SO _2$ chiefly yields :

  1. $POCl _3$

  2. $P _4S _3$

  3. $SO _2Cl _2$

  4. $SO _3$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

$PCl _{5}+SO _{2}\rightarrow POCl _{3}+SOCl _{2}$

Unsymmetrical $PCl _5(s)$ splits into $PCl _4^+$ and  $PCl _6^-$.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Ambiguous

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The cation $PCl^+ _4$ and the anion $PCl _6^-$ are tetrahedral and octahedral which are more stable then $PCl _5$ due to symmetry.

$PCl _5$ in soild state dissociates into $PCl^+ _4$ and $PCl^- _6$.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The given statement is True.
 
$\displaystyle PCl _5$ molecule has trigonal bipyramidal geometry which is unstable as axial P-Cl bonds are slightly larger than equatorial P-Cl bonds. Also some bond angles are of 90 deg and others are of 120 deg. Due to this, trigonal bipyramidal geometry is not regular and not stable. Hence, in solid state, $\displaystyle PCl _5$ molecule dissociates into tetrahedral $\displaystyle [PCl _4]^+$ and octahedral $\displaystyle [PCl _6]^-$
$\displaystyle 2PCl _5 \rightleftharpoons [PCl _4]^+ +[PCl _6]^- $

The compound molecular in nature in gas phase but ionic in solid state is :

  1. $ PCl _5 $

  2. $ CCl _4 $

  3. $ PCl _3 $

  4. $ POCl _3 $

  5. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In gaseous and molten state $PCl _5$ is neutral molecule with trigonal bipyramidal symmetry.

In solid state $PCl _5$ is ionic which forms $PCl _4^{+}$, $PCl _6^{-}$. The cation and anion $PCl _4^{+}$, $PCl _6^{-}$ are tetrahedral and octahedral respectively.

Hence option A is correct.

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